Francisco Cerúndolo eliminates Taylor Fritz from the US Open
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Francisco Cerúndolo advanced in the US Open on Saturday by defeating No. 9 seed Taylor Fritz. After falling behind by two sets, Cerúndolo rallied to secure the match with a final score of 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Fritz, who reached the tournament final in 2024 and the quarterfinals last year, exited in the third round. The match was part of a difficult day for American competitors at the event, as No. 10 seed Amanda Anisimova and No. 22 seed Madison Keys also dropped their respective third-round matches. Francisco’s victory follows a notable performance by his brother, Juan Manuel, who defeated top-ranked Jannik Sinner at the French Open earlier this year. Tournament officials are expected to provide further updates as the event continues.
- •Francisco Cerúndolo defeated No. 9 seed Taylor Fritz in five sets.
- •The final match score was 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
- •Fritz previously reached the 2024 US Open final.
- •American seeds Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys also lost in the third round.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Francisco Cerundolo Stuns Taylor Fritz in US Open Comeback
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Taylor Fritz upset by Francisco Cerúndolo in third round at US Open
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — US Open: No. 9 Taylor Fritz upset in third round, losing final three sets to No. 24 Francisco Cerúndolo
"In one of the more improbable results of the US Open so far, Francisco Cerundolo has taken down Taylor Fritz in a five-set match, coming back from two sets down to ultimately win 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4. The Argentine, playing on Arthur Ashe Stadium for the very first time, put in an inspired second-half …
"Cerúndolo upset a higher seed at the US Open after his younger brother Juan Manuel stunned Jannik Sinner at the French Open earlier this year.
"Argentina's Francisco Cerúndolo upsets American Taylor Fritz at the US Open, rallying after losing the first two sets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 8:27 PMFrancisco Cerundolo Stuns Taylor Fritz in US Open Comeback
In one of the more improbable results of the US Open so far, Francisco Cerundolo has taken down Taylor Fritz in a five-set match, coming back from two sets down to ultimately win 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4. The Argentine, playing on Arthur Ashe Stadium for the very first time, put in an inspired second-half …
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:43 PMTaylor Fritz upset by Francisco Cerúndolo in third round at US Open
Argentina's Francisco Cerúndolo upsets American Taylor Fritz at the US Open, rallying after losing the first two sets.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:24 PMUS Open: No. 9 Taylor Fritz upset in third round, losing final three sets to No. 24 Francisco Cerúndolo
Cerúndolo upset a higher seed at the US Open after his younger brother Juan Manuel stunned Jannik Sinner at the French Open earlier this year.
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