Top Men's Seeds Exit US Open Amid Pressure and Fatigue
· Sports · BBC Sport, Indian Express
Six of the top 10 men's seeds were eliminated by the fourth round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. World number 10 Taylor Fritz, who squandered a two-set lead against Francisco Cerundolo, cited the extreme competitiveness of the current circuit. The tournament has been marked by the absence of Jannik Sinner due to injury and the return of Carlos Alcaraz from a long layoff. Players have noted that the intense pressure of Grand Slam competition, combined with physical fatigue and illness, has contributed to the early exits. Alexander Zverev remains in the draw but has described the significant mental strain associated with major tournaments.
Why it matters
The high turnover of top seeds at the US Open highlights the increasing parity in men's tennis and the immense psychological toll of competing for Grand Slam titles.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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