Overview
- Benjamin Bonzi rallied past Marcos Giron 2-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to match his 2023 best of the US Open third round.
- Arthur Rinderknech defeated No. 18 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 to join Bonzi in the last 32.
- The winner will secure a maiden Grand Slam fourth‑round appearance for both players.
- The two friends have split four career meetings, with Bonzi winning the two main‑tour encounters at Indian Wells and Stuttgart in 2022.
- Bonzi, ranked No. 51 and recently coached by Nicolas Mahut, upset Daniil Medvedev in a five‑set first round marked by a photographer‑interference ruling; Rinderknech, ranked No. 82, works with Lucas Pouille.