US Open 2025 Men’s Day 2

Fifth seed Jack Draper returned to the court after last playing in the Wimbledon second round, with the Briton holding off Agustin Gomez 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (9), 6-2 on Tuesday at the US Open.

The Briton did not play over the hardcourt summer due to injury and will be aiming to at least duplicate his New York semi-final from 2024.

“Unbelievable to be out here in New York, I wasn’t too sure I’d be able to make it here this year,” Draper said.

“We did a great job with the team since Wimbledon to get myself back on court. It wasn’t my finest performance but credit to my opponent. 

“He played some outstanding tennis. I look forward to hopefully improving and getting better as the tournament goes on.”

The Briton added:  “I’m not putting too much expectations on myself. I’ve put in the work. I know if I can get that level back I’m gonna be tough to beat.”

Sebastien Korda, who missed two and a half months of pay this summer with a hip injury, struggled with the problem as he faced Cam Norrie.

The American took a retirement trailing 7-5, 6-4, lasting for an hour and three-quarters before packing it in.

“I feel bad for Sebi,” Norrie said. “He’s been out for the whole summer, he’s an amazing talent and he’s beaten me the last two times we’ve played.”

Korda laid the groundwork for eventual retirement with 18 errors in the opening set and Norrie took it in 52 minutes.

Norrie went up an early break in the second set and Korda eventually needed the trainer before limping to defeat with his lower back problem.

Former ATP No. 8 Norrie said he had trained in the brutal Texas summer heat and credited the sessions with his current fitness.

“This felt like nothing today, so it was nice to feel prepared,” he said. “It was a solid match and I’m happy to be through.”

Australian Adam Walton reached the second round for the first time here as he beat Ugo Humbert, 6-4, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-1.

Brazil’s Joao Fonseca made a winning tournament debut with his 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory over Miomir Kecmanovic. 

“It means a lot to have the Brazilian flag with me,” Fonseca said of his massive crowd support after overcoming apparent sickness midway through which required a visit from the trainer.

“It’s my first time playing all these big tournaments and it’s the first time playing the main draw of the US Open. I’m loving [my] career here on tour,” Fonseca said. 

“I’m finding out about new countries, new places, new tournaments. It’s a lot of expectations, a lot of pressure for a 19-year-old, but I love doing what I love.”

Main photo:- Jack Draper on his way to victory – by Mark Greenwood/GrandSlamTennis