US Open 2022: Serena, Murray suffer defeats in third round

Nick Kyrgios will meet Daniil Medvedev in the Round of 16 clash.

The 2022 US Open is advancing well and the competition is becoming more intense with every passing day. Day 5 saw many high-profile players in action, including the legendary Serena Williams. Despite being a favourite, she lost her Round 3 clash to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanović by 5-7, 7-6 (7-4), 1-6. With her retirement a major part of the discussion, Williams may not return next year but her status of being one of the greatest women’s tennis players ever will remain. 

The top seed in Men’s Singles Daniil Medvedev was his usual self during a straightforward 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win over China’s Wu Yibing. He is the reigning champion and looks in a sensational touch to retain the title. Andy Murray was one of the notable eliminations from the day. The former US Open winner lost in four sets to Matteo Berrettini by a 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 3-6 score. 

Several other contenders were in action in various categories on an eventful day. Here is a roundup of results from Day 5 of the 2022 US Open:

Men’s Singles

Casper Ruud had to dig deep to emerge victorious against Thomas Paul of the United States of America. The fifth seed won the contest in five sets by 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-0 which took four hours and 23 minutes to finish. 

Nick Kyrgios was comfortable while winning his Round 3 contest against America’s Jeffrey Wolf. He sets up a clash with Medvedev in the next round after a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 win over his opponent. 

Women’s Singles

The 2022 Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur continued her impressive display at the US Open following a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over America’s Shelby Rogers. In an all-American clash between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys, the former won by a 6-2, 6-3 score to advance into the next round. 

The 29th seed Alison Riske-Amritraj moved into Round 4 by defeating Wang Xiyu by 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. The story behind her iconic last name is that she is married to Stephen Amritraj, nephew of Vijay Amritraj who is a legendary figure in Indian tennis.

Men’s Doubles

Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury had no trouble whatsoever in winning their Round 2 tie. The top seeds beat Aslan Karatsev and Luke Saville by 6-4, 6-3 to move one step closer to retaining their title. Last year’s finalists Bruno Soares and Jamie Murray were knocked out early this time. Hugo Nys and Jan Zieliński by 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (8-6). 

Women’s Doubles

Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková got the better of Ana Bogdan and Sabrina Santamaria by a 6-2, 6-2 score. The pair is aiming to complete a career Super Slam in the doubles category.

Mixed Doubles  

The Mixed Doubles category began with a no-nonsense performance from the top seeds Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski. They beat Alycia Parks and Christopher Eubanks by 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 to advance into Round 2.