Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli exit US Open in third round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli were eliminated from the US Open in the third round, marking further exits among the men's seeds. Fritz dropped a two-set lead against Francisco Cerundolo, who finished with a 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory. Shortly after, fifth seed Flavio Cobolli lost 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 0-6, 3-6 to Alexander Blockx. These results mean six of the top 10 men's seeds have been knocked out of the tournament during the opening week. The departure of these players leaves Alexander Zverev as the highest-seeded competitor remaining in the top half of the draw. Cerundolo and Blockx are scheduled to face each other in the fourth round.
- •Francisco Cerundolo defeated Taylor Fritz in five sets.
- •Alexander Blockx eliminated fifth seed Flavio Cobolli in four sets.
- •Six of the top 10 men's seeds have exited the tournament early.
- •Alexander Zverev remains the highest-seeded player in the top half of the draw.
- •Arthur Fery and Joshua Paris advanced in the men's doubles draw.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Fritz and Cobolli shocked as men's seeds tumble
- 10:45 PMBBC Sport — Fritz and Cobolli shocked as men's seeds tumble
"Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.
"Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:45 PMFritz and Cobolli shocked as men's seeds tumble
Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.
- BBC SportSep 5, 2026, 10:45 PMFritz and Cobolli shocked as men's seeds tumble
Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.
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