US Open 2025 Day 5 Recap

Day 5 on the US Open noticed Jannik Sinner ease via in straight units once more, whereas Tommy Paul was pushed to the restrict earlier than outlasting Nuno Borges in 5.

The day’s largest shock got here from qualifier Kamil Majchrzak, who surprised ninth seed Karen Khachanov in a deciding tiebreak, and Daniel Altmaier added to the seeded exits by knocking out Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Alexander Zverev, Lorenzo Musetti, and Felix Auger-Aliassime all superior in straights, whereas Andrey Rublev and Flavio Cobolli have been examined however survived in 4 and 5 units, respectively.

Rising star Coleman Wong additionally continued his run, dismissing Adam Walton to maneuver into spherical three.

Day 5 at a Look

Day 5 US Open 2025 Spherical of 64 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Jannik Sinner (1)
Alexei Popyrin
6-3 6-2 6-2

Denis Shapovalov (27)
Valentin Royer (Q)
7-6(6) 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3

Alexander Bublik (22)
Tristan Schoolkate (WC)
6-3 6-3 6-3

Tommy Paul (14)
Nuno Borges
7-6(6) 6-3 5-7 5-7 7-5

Lorenzo Musetti (10)
David Goffin
6-4 6-0 6-2

Flavio Cobolli (24)
Jenson Brooksby
5-7 6-3 6-4 2-6 7-6(3)

Jaume Munar
Gabriel Diallo (31)
7-5 6-3 7-5

Alexander Zverev (3)
Jacob Fearnley
6-4 6-4 6-4

Felix Auger-Aliassime (25)
Roman Safiullin
6-1 7-6(4) 7-6(5)

Coleman Wong (Q)
Adam Walton
7-6(5) 6-2 4-6 6-4

Andrey Rublev (15)
Tristan Boyer (WC)
6-4 6-3 5-7 7-6(4)

Kamil Majchrzak
Karen Khachanov (9)
2-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-5 7-6(5)

Leandro Riedi (Q)
Francisco Cerundolo (19)
3-6 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-2

Daniel Altmaier
Stefanos Ttitsipas (26)
7-6(5) 1-6 4-6 6-3 7-5

Alex de Minaur (8)
Shinatro Mochizuki (Q)
6-2 6-4 6-2

Recap of the Day

Jannik Sinner def. Alexei Popyrin, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2

Jannik Sinner demolished Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to proceed his thus far flawless run. The World No. 1 transformed 5 of 9 break factors and saved all 5 confronted, dominating baseline rallies in a two-hour, one-minute rout on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

It’s nearly pointless watching Sinner play the early rounds as no person can actually compete. He faces Denis Shapovalov subsequent, trailing 0-1 of their head-to-head, however I count on he ranges that one on Saturday.

It was a really, very strong efficiency. I felt like we each didn’t serve very properly at present, so we had loads of rallies from the again of the courtroom, the place at present I felt fairly comfy. Clearly I’m very glad to be within the subsequent spherical. Sinner on his win.

Andrey Rublev def. Tristan Boyer, 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(4)

Andrey Rublev battled previous wildcard Tristan Boyer 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(4)/ The fifteenth seed gained 78% of first-serve factors in a two-hour, 45-minute conflict.

I believe the Rublev we noticed earlier this season would have been dragged to a fifth set on this match, and even misplaced it, however he’s enjoying smarter currently.

Alexander Zverev def. Jacob Fearnley, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4

Alexander Zverev dispatched Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, staying heading in the right direction for his maiden main title. The third seed transformed 5 of 14 break factors and clinched victory on his sixth match level in two hours and 28 minutes.

First rate stuff from the German thus far, and he wants a Slam the place his trajectory is to peak on the backend of the second week relatively than within the first.

Daniel Altmaier def. Stefanos Tsitsipas, 7-6(5), 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5

Daniel Altmaier took down twenty sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(5), 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, saving a match level at 4-5, 30/40 within the fifth.

The German served and volleyed 28 instances (14 within the fifth), breaking late and profitable 75% of first-serve factors.

Usually, you’d say it’s a nasty loss for the Greek, as Altmaier is extra of a clay courter, however Stefanos is badly off form, so even getting previous spherical 1 is exceeding expectations. 

Nonetheless, I assumed he truly performed fairly properly in comparison with earlier tournaments. He’s enjoying with a special racket, and his backhand did look higher, however he’s low on confidence.

There was additionally a little bit of drama on this one as Altamaier chucked in an underarm serve, and Tsitsipas responded by drilling a ball straight into him on the internet later within the match.

He’s achieved that fairly just a few instances over time, and on the internet, he informed Altmaier that if he serves underarm, he can count on to get tagged on the internet 😆. Altmaier did the precise factor by simply strolling off, Tsitsi is a salty loser.

Kamil Majchrzak def. Karen Khachanov, 2-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(5)

Qualifier Kamil Majchrzak surprised ninth seed Karen Khachanov 2-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(5) to attain a career-best main end result.

The Pole was medical in units 4 and 5, changing the only break factors he earned in every to get the job achieved.

I had Khachanov profitable this one, however Majchrzak is underrated and has produced some very strong Challenger outcomes after his return from his doping suspension (sure, some gamers get them).

Highlights

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