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World No. 435 Qualifier Leandro Riedi Reaches US Open Third Round After Five-Set Upset

The 23-year-old returns from knee surgery to set up a third-round meeting with Kamil Majchrzak.

Overview

  • Riedi rallied from two sets down to defeat No. 19 seed Francisco Cerundolo 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round.
  • He earned his place in the main draw with three qualifying wins, then beat Pedro Martinez in straight sets in round one.
  • At world No. 435, he is the lowest-ranked player to reach a Grand Slam third round since Danny Sapsford in 1999.
  • During the Cerundolo match, he asked officials to remove a spectator he accused of gambling-related harassment, an incident reported by a tennis journalist on X.
  • Next he plays Kamil Majchrzak, and live rankings project a rise from No. 435 to around No. 237 with his current run.