Australia’s Alexei Popyrin is aiming to progress to the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.
New York, USA, 3 September 2021 | Leigh Rogers
Alexei Popyrin is the last remaining Australian in the US Open 2021 men’s singles draw.
The 22-year-old has matched his career-best result by progressing to the third round and is now hoping to advance to the second week at a Grand Slam for the first time.
Popyrin is one of 14 Australians on an exciting day five schedule in New York.
Aussies in action on day five:
Alexei Popyrin (AUS) v [25] Dan Evans (GBR)
Men’s singles, third round, Court 17, second match (not before 2.30am AEST)
Popyrin has advanced to the third round at a Grand Slam tournament for the fourth time in his career – and now has his sights set on a first fourth round appearance. Standing in the 22-year-old Australian’s way is world No.28 Dan Evans…
