Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Cerundolo Rallies From Two Sets Down To Shock Fritz
Taylor Fritz was playing at the US Open in New York.
He won the first two sets against Francisco Cerundolo.
Cerundolo then played much better in the next three sets.
Fritz made several mistakes and became frustrated.
Cerundolo used strong, accurate shots to make Fritz move around the court.
He won the match in five sets.
This was Fritz’s earliest US Open loss in four years.
It was also Cerundolo’s first time reaching the tournament’s fourth round.
Cerundolo will next play Alexander Blockx or Flavio Cobolli.
Francisco Cerundolo defeated ninth-seeded American Taylor Fritz 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open third round.
Fritz suffered his earliest exit from his home Grand Slam in four years.
Cerundolo raised his level in the final three sets during his first match on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Fritz made uncharacteristic errors and showed frustration as Cerundolo applied sustained pressure.
The victory gave Cerundolo his first appearance in the US Open fourth round.
- Who
- Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo defeated American ninth seed Taylor Fritz.
- What
- Cerundolo won a five-set US Open third-round match, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
- When
- Saturday, September 5, 2026.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows, New York, United States.
- Why
- Cerundolo improved significantly after the opening two sets while Fritz struggled with errors and frustration.
- Tournament
- US Open
- Round
- Third round
- Result
- Francisco Cerundolo defeated Taylor Fritz
- Score
- 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
- Fritz’s ranking
- Ninth seed
- Cerundolo’s ranking
- 24th seed
- Next round
- Cerundolo will face Alexander Blockx or Flavio Cobolli