US Open: Poland's Majchrzak reaches 3rd round of men's singles

Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak stunned ninth-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia in a five-set thriller on Thursday to advance to the third round of the US Open.

Kamil Majchrzak

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Majchrzak rallied after dropping the first two sets to win 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6, Polish state news agency PAP reported.

Two sets to love down.
Five match points saved.

Kamil Majchrzak pulls a Houdini act on Khachanov! 🎩 pic.twitter.com/aYGPYEFpry

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It was the 29-year-old's first career victory over a top-10 player and his first win against Khachanov in five meetings.

The result sends Majchrzak into the US Open third round for the second time in his career.

Kamil Majchrzak w 3. rundzie #USOpen2025! https://t.co/vEoPFqlaZI

— SPORT | PolskieRadio24.pl (@sport_pr24pl) August 29, 2025

His run in New York will also lift him to around No. 60 in the world rankings after the tournament—a career high. He is currently ranked 76th, with his previous best at No. 75.

Majchrzak will face Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi in the next round on Saturday.

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Source: IAR, PAP