Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Arthur Rinderknech Reaches First Grand Slam Last 16 With US Open Win Over Bonzi

The world No. 82 becomes the first Frenchman in New York’s last 16 since 2022 with Carlos Alcaraz next on Sunday.

Benjamin Bonzi au service face à Arthur Rinderknech à l'US Open le 29 août 2025
Arthur Rinderknech opposé à son ami Benjamin Bonzi au troisième tour de l'US Open à Flushing Meadows, le 29 août 2025

Overview

  • Rinderknech beat compatriot Benjamin Bonzi 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 in the third round at Flushing Meadows.
  • The 30-year-old rallied after losing the opening set, finishing with 15 aces and 56 winners to 19 for Bonzi, according to AFP.
  • Bonzi entered the match after five-set wins over Daniil Medvedev and Marcos Giron that kept him on court for more than seven hours.
  • Bonzi had led their tour-level head-to-head 3-1 before this all-French meeting.
  • The victory sets up a Round of 16 match against world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz for a place in the quarterfinals.