Struff beats Tiafoe: Sensational round of 16 at the US Open!

Struff beats Tiafoe: Sensational round of 16 at the US Open!

Jan-Lennard Struff did it! The 35-year-old tennis professional from Sauerland sensationally reached the round of 16 at this year's US Open, which takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. In a thrilling game he defeated the American Frances Tiafoe 6:4, 6:3, 7:6 (9:7). The game lasted 2:09 hours and attracted over 8,000 spectators to the stadium, while many more fans remained in the standing room. For Struff, this is a significant success and his third Grand Slam round of 16 after the French Open in 2019 and 2021, as Radio Bielefeld reported.

The news does not come without challenges, as Struff previously had to work his way into the main draw of the US Open through qualification and had fallen to 144th in the world rankings. He had already experienced a dip in form this season, which makes the surprise of his victory even greater. Struff received special praise from Boris Becker, who emphasized his mental strength. Tiafoe, on the other hand, seemed unnerved and was unfortunately unable to hold his own against Struff's impressive game.

The way to the round of 16

The last match for Struff was not an easy one. He fought his way through the first rounds, in which he defeated opponents like Holger Rune, who is ranked 11th in the world, and was eliminated from the tournament in the second round. In this match, Struff survived an exciting duel over five sets and cracked 28 aces. Struff shares this impressive performance with the not-negligible statistics: At this tournament he only gave up 53% of the points in four sets played.

His next opponent could be none other than Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, depending on how his match against Cameron Norrie turns out. Roger Federer, a great rival of the Serb in the past, is also leaving his footsteps on the hard court, where the US Open has been held since 1978.

US Open Prizes and Traditions

The US Open is not only known for the exciting games, but also attracts with its huge prize money totaling 85 million US dollars. The winner of the singles competition will receive an impressive $5 million, while the doubles team will receive $1 million. These events are a melting pot for tennis players from all over the world, regardless of their nationality, gender or age Wikipedia confirmed.

As always, the atmosphere is great and the fans can look forward to exciting encounters. Security at the venue will also be a priority, with strict measures in place including scanning of all visitors. Players from Russia and Belarus have not been allowed to compete under their flags since 2022, further affecting the diversity of the competition.

The next match will show whether Struff can take the positive energy from his last game with him. A good run could represent a great chance for him to reach the round of 16 and perhaps even go further, while Zverev and Altmaier also start the competition with ambition. So you can be excited!