Popyrin has Djokovic on the ropes at US Open
Alexei Popyrin is threatening to deliver the second shocking US Open upset in as many nights after taking a two-sets lead over defending champion Novak Djokovic inside Arthur Ashe Stadium Friday night.
Bringing the same brand of Big Man Tennis to Arthur Ashe Stadium as he rode to victory to claim his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Montreal earlier this month, the Australian outmuscled Djokovic on serve and from the baseline with a fearless brand of tennis that has taken him to a 6-4, 6-4 lead.
Less than 24 hours ago third seed and 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the tournament, beaten in straight sets by Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.