Darderi Beats Sweeny in Straight Sets, Sole Italian in US Open Week Two

Luciano Darderi, the world No. 22, defeated Dane Sweeny in straight sets in the third round of the US Open, becoming the only Italian to reach the second week of the tournament. The Italian won 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 against the Australian, ranked No. 123, in New York. Darderi will face the winner of the match between top seed Alexander Zverev and Chile's Alejandro Tabilo in the fourth round, which marks his best career result in a Grand Slam. The 22-year-old's victory ensures Italian representation in the latter stages of the year's final major, as he continues his breakthrough run at Flushing Meadows.