Ajla Tomljanovic, Alex de Minaur, Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson all feature in US Open 2022 second-round singles matches on day three in New York.
New York, USA, 31 August 2022 | Leigh Rogers
Australian players are performing strongly at this year’s US Open, with six so far progressing through to the second round in the men’s and women’s singles competition.
Four of them – Ajla Tomljanovic, Alex de Minaur, Jordan Thompson and Nick Kyrgios – are back in action on day three, all looking to continue their winning runs.
Jason Kubler also returns, after his first-round match was suspended late today due to inclement weather. The 29-year-old is aiming to become the seventh Australian into the singles second round.
With the doubles competitions beginning on day three at Flushing Meadows, there are nine Australians in total scheduled to compete.
The US Open is broadcast on the Nine Network and Stan Sport in Australia, with coverage beginning from 1am AEST.
Aussies in action:
[18] Alex de Minaur (AUS) v Cristian Garin (CHI)
Men’s singles, second round, Court 5, first match (from 1am AEST)
De Minaur approaches this second-round showdown with world No.82 Garin with extra determination to score a victory. Memories of their Wimbledon fourth-round clash earlier this season, where the 23-year-old Australian lost in five sets after holding match points, are still fresh in his mind. “Hopefully I can get some revenge,” commented De Minaur after his first-round win. Garin, a 26-year-old from Chile with a career-high ranking of No.17, is looking to advance to the US Open third round for a first time.
Head-to-head record: De Minaur leads 3-1
Last meeting: Garin won 2-6 5-7 7-6(3) 6-4 7-6(6)
> VIEW: US Open 2022 day three schedule
Jason Kubler (AUS) v Mikael Ymer (SWE)
Men’s singles, first round, Court 15, second match
Kubler is making his second US Open main draw appearance – and first since 2018. The resurgent 29-year-old is in stellar form, winning 26 of his past 33 matches. This includes his career-best fourth-round run at Wimbledon and eight victories against top 100-ranked opponents. The world No.109 resumes this rain-delayed match against world No.99 Ymer, a 23-year-old Swede seeking his first main draw win in New York, leading 5-7 6-4 6-2 1-2.
Head-to-head record: First career meeting
> READ: Kubler embracing journey in US Open return
[23] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) v Benjamin Bonzi (FRA)
Men’s singles, second round,…
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