Dane Sweeny eliminates Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny reached the US Open third round after defeating 14th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday. Sweeny recorded a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory to secure the largest win of his career to date. The match saw the unheralded qualifier overcome an early deficit to move past the dual grand slam semi-finalist in four sets. While Sweeny advanced to the last 32 of the tournament, other Australian competitors faced exits on the same day. Both Tristan Schoolkate and Alexei Popyrin lost their respective second-round matches. The tournament continues with Sweeny moving forward in the bracket.
- •Dane Sweeny defeated Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
- •The result marks the biggest career win for the Australian wildcard.
- •Tristan Schoolkate and Alexei Popyrin were eliminated in the second round.
- •Sweeny moves on to the round of 32 at the US Open.
- 11:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny stuns 14th seed Lorenzo Musetti to reach US Open last 32
"Sweeny records biggest win of his career with 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory But Tristan Schoolkate and Alexei Popyrin fall in second round Diminutive Dane Sweeny has won a real-life David-versus-Goliath battle to rock the US Open with a stunning second-round upset over dual grand slam semi-finalist Lorenzo Musetti. The unheralded Australian wildcard took down the 14th seed 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday (Friday AEST) for the biggest win of his career. Continue reading...
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