New York, Sept 5, 2026 (AFP) - Tsitsipas beats Lehecka to extend US Open campaign

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2026-09-05

Former top-five player Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, who has struggled in recent years, upset 18th-seeded Jiri Lehecka Friday to reach the US Open fourth round for the first time. Tsitsipas fired four times as many aces as his Czech opponent, closing the match with a service winner to defeat the Czech 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/3), 6-1. Tsitsipas saluted the crowd, saying "you carried me through this match" after an on-court interviewer referenced vocal su......

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