US Open 2025 Day 7: Gauff, Sinner, Swiatek Advance in Thrilling Matches

The 2025 U.S. Open has been nothing short of electrifying. Unexpected upsets, thrilling five-set matches, and standout performances from top seeds have kept everyone on their toes.

As the third round wraps up at Flushing Meadows, fans are buzzing about the results and the next matchups. From Alexander Zverev’s shocking exit to Coco Gauff’s dominant run, this year’s tournament could really end up in the history books.

Let’s dive into the highlights and key moments from Day 7 of the U.S. Open.

Major Upsets and Notable Performances

The third round delivered some real surprises. Alexander Zverev, the tournament’s third seed, crashed out after losing to Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded 25th.

Fans and analysts were stunned. Zverev has now been knocked out early in back-to-back Grand Slams, after a first-round loss at Wimbledon earlier this year.

Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Triumph

Auger-Aliassime’s win over Zverev shows just how far he’s come. In his post-match interview, he talked about how much this victory means for him and his team.

He stressed the need to stay ambitious and professional, even when results don’t come right away. With this win, Auger-Aliassime becomes only the third Canadian since 1973 to beat an ATP top-five player at a Slam, joining Milos Raonic and Denis Shapovalov.

American Hopes and Challenges

American players had a mixed day. Tommy Paul, seeded 14th, battled Alexander Bublik, the 23rd seed, in a grueling five-setter.

Paul fought hard with the home crowd behind him, but Bublik got the win in the end. Paul’s physical struggles in the final set were tough to watch.

Bublik’s serve was just too much, firing 20 aces and controlling the big points.

Tommy Paul’s Struggle

Paul showed a lot of heart, even as things got tough. He saved two match points in the fifth set before Bublik finally closed it out.

That fourth-set tiebreak from Paul, forcing a fifth, was a real highlight. His determination definitely won over plenty of fans, even in defeat.

Top Seeds Advance

Despite the upsets, some top seeds kept rolling. Iga Świątek, the second seed for the women, moved on in straight sets, even if she wasn’t at her absolute best.

Jannik Sinner, men’s top seed, had to dig deep against Denis Shapovalov. Sinner came back from a set down to book his spot in the round of 16.

Coco Gauff’s Dominance

Coco Gauff kept her momentum, breezing past Magdalena Fręch, the 28th seed. Now she’s set for a fourth-round showdown with Naomi Osaka, seeded 23rd.

That Gauff-Osaka matchup? It’s got everyone talking, and for good reason—both have star power and Grand Slam pedigree.

Other Noteworthy Matches

Beatriz Haddad Maia, seeded 18th, put on a clinic against Maria Sakkari and won in straight sets. This win takes Haddad Maia into her first Grand Slam fourth round of the season.

She’ll next face American Amanda Anisimova, the eighth seed. That one could be closer than people think.

Alexander Bublik’s Perspective

After beating Tommy Paul, Bublik wished both Paul and Ben Shelton well as they recover from injuries. His humility and sportsmanship stood out in his interview.