Stefanos Tsitsipas has reached the US Open round of 16 for the first time in his career, finally breaking through after nine previous appearances at Flushing Meadows.
The Greek star produced another impressive comeback, defeating 18th seed Jiri Lehecka 2–6, 6–1, 7–6(3), 6–1 in 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Tsitsipas, 28, who previously reached a career high of No. 3 in the ATP rankings, had never advanced beyond the third round at the US Open. His latest victory marks a major milestone in New York and continues his strong run of form.
He will now face either American eighth seed Ben Shelton or Canadian former top 10 player Denis Shapovalov in the fourth round.
Tsitsipas has previously defeated Shelton, winning their meeting in Cincinnati in 2023. Against Shapovalov, however, the Greek holds a 2–5 head-to-head record.
With another milestone now within reach, Tsitsipas will look to continue his breakthrough run and reach the US Open quarterfinals for the first time.
