Overview
- Francisco Cerúndolo beat Adrian Mannarino to make the third round but then lost to Zizou Bergs 7-6(1), 6-3, leaving Argentina without singles representatives.
- Bergs advanced to the fourth round after back-to-back top-30 wins, including over Casper Ruud, rising into the live top 40.
- Novak Djokovic edged Marin Cilic in his opener and then rallied past Yannick Hanfmann 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 to reach the round of 16.
- Jannik Sinner retired in the third set against Tallon Griekspoor with cramp-related issues, costing him roughly 950 points versus Alcaraz.
- Tournament conditions have been hot and humid late in the season at this Masters 1000, adding to the stakes for rankings and ATP Finals positioning.