Stefanos Tsitsipas advances to the US Open round of 16 for the first time

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas achieved a significant career milestone at the US Open in New York by advancing to the round of 16 for the first time. On the morning of September 5, 2026, Tsitsipas defeated Czech player Jiri Lehecka in a four-set match, finishing with scores of 2-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-1. The match lasted approximately two and a half hours, during which the 28-year-old athlete successfully overcame a slow start after losing the first set to dominate the remainder of the contest, securing his victory with 15 aces.

This win marks Tsitsipas's first appearance in the fourth round of an American Grand Slam tournament and his return to this stage of a major since the 2024 Roland Garros. His performance has notably boosted his standing in the ATP rankings, moving him from 53rd to 43rd place globally. The victory follows his earlier successful matches against Arthur Fils and Lloyd Harris, reflecting a return to form for the athlete.

Looking ahead, Tsitsipas will face American player Ben Shelton in the next round, who is currently ranked 9th in the world, to compete for a spot in the tournament's quarterfinals.