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Unseeded Tsitsipas Stuns Fils at US Open
3 Sep
Summary
- Tsitsipas defeated 10th seed Arthur Fils in a four-set upset.
- Lloyd Harris advanced after a strong serving performance.
- This marks the first career meeting between Tsitsipas and Harris.
Unseeded Stefanos Tsitsipas delivered one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 US Open, defeating the in-form 10th seed Arthur Fils. Tsitsipas achieved this remarkable feat despite a 0-5 head-to-head record against the Frenchman, winning the match 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4.
South African player Lloyd Harris also progressed to the second round. He defeated American wildcard Jack Kennedy in straight sets, serving 16 aces. Harris, a former world No. 31, is demonstrating a resurgence of his high-octane game.
The upcoming second-round match will be the first professional encounter between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Lloyd Harris. Tennis fans can watch the highly anticipated clash live at 4:30 PM EDT.
