Third-round matches brought a clear rise in intensity as players fought for places in the second week.
Carlos Alcaraz delivered another dominant performance, while Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev also advanced. American players Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe continued to impress with strong wins and energetic support from the New York crowd.
The event’s middle phase brought sharper scrutiny on recovery, serving patterns and the ability to manage pressure in night-session tennis.
