Day Three of the 2025 US Open delivered everything you hope for from a Grand Slam: nerves, drama, redemption and sheer dominance. Here’s how the story unfolded…
It began with a statement from the men’s side: Jannik Sinner, fresh off last year’s success, hit the court like a man on a mission. He dismantled Vit Kopriva in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2, finishing in just 1 hour 38 minutes. He looked sharp, focused, and firmly determined to repeat his success. Meanwhile across courts the action kept rolling.
On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek reminded everyone why she remains one of the most formidable players in the game. She swept aside Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2, in barely over an hour — a clinical, no-nonsense performance that allowed her to conserve energy and send a message early in New York: she’s here and she’s dangerous.
But the night belonged to Coco Gauff — and not entirely for the right reasons. The American third seed was locked in a gruelling, fraught battle with Ajla Tomljanović. The final score: 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5. It was anything but comfortable. Gauff committed a staggering 59 unforced errors, double-faulted 10 times, and suffered six service-breaks en route to that win. Her victory was more survival than statement. She admitted as much: “It wasn’t the best,” she said, “but I’m happy to get through to the next round.” The build-up had been unsettled, the match stretched into the early hours, and the tension was palpable.
While Sinner and Swiatek glided into round two with form to spare, Gauff had to battle her way through despite being the favorite. What could have been a confident start turned into a test of endurance, mental strength and courage under pressure. She now advances — but the question looms: has she shaken off her shaky start in time to mount a deep run?
So on Day Three we saw: dominance (Swiatek), statement (Sinner), and drama (Gauff). New York has come alive, and this tournament already looks wide open. Expect the intensity to ramp up, the narratives to deepen, and the spotlight to stay firmly on Gauff as she tries to steady her ship—and on Swiatek and Sinner as they look to build momentum.
If you’d like, I can pull in highlights from other matches, surprise upsets, and emerging storylines from Day Three—giving you a full rundown of the biggest moments you might’ve missed.
