Aussie wildcard Sweeny soars into US Open last 32
Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny has posted the biggest win of his career, upsetting dual grand slam semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti to make the US Open's last 32.
Dane Sweeny, an Australian wildcard, advanced to the US Open third round after defeating world number 14 Lorenzo Musetti in a shocking upset. Sweeny, who stands at just 170 centimetres tall, triumphed 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in a match that marked the biggest win of his career. The 25-year-old Australian will face world number 22 Luciano Daredri on Saturday (AEST) in his next match.
Sweeny's victory came after he outlasted Musetti, who is a dual grand slam semifinalist, in a grueling four-set battle. Despite Musetti's best efforts, the Italian found himself struggling, especially after falling behind by two sets. Sweeny's resilience and determination paid off, earning him a significant pay day of $US290,000 ($A402,750).
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