NEW YORK : The second round of the U.S. Open continues on Thursday as the world's top players battle for Grand Slam glory in New York.
Aug 27, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy hits to Mackenzie McDonald of the USA on day two of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Women's top seed Iga Swiatek of Poland will take on Japan's Ena Shibahara while 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz meets Dutchman Botic van De Zandschulp.Although a mismatch on paper with Alcaraz beating Van de Zandschulp in both previous clashes, the third seed has still not hit top gear in New York and was dragged to four sets in his opener by Australian qualifier Li Tu.
"I haven't thought about how many straight wins I had in Grand Slams, but we'll try to keep adding to that number," said the 21-year-old.
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