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US Open Day 6: Djokovic, Alcaraz Advance as Injuries and Upsets Jolt Men’s Draw

Injuries have reshaped the path into the Round of 16 after a day of upsets.

Overview

  • Novak Djokovic defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3 after receiving treatment for a back issue.
  • Carlos Alcaraz swept Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 and took a brief right-knee medical timeout before pulling away.
  • Ben Shelton retired against Adrian Mannarino with the match level at two sets each, citing severe pain in his left shoulder.
  • Qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff upset No. 17 seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets to continue his late-surging run.
  • Taylor Fritz beat qualifier Jerome Kym in four sets to reach the last 16, setting up a meeting with Tomas Machac.