Sweeny exits US Open to end Australia's singles chances
Australia's last US Open singles hope is eliminated, with gallant wildcard Dane Sweeny suffering a third-round loss to Italian 21st seed Luciano Darderi.
Dane Sweeny suffered a disappointing third-round loss to Luciano Darderi in the US Open, ending Australia's singles hopes. This marked the first time in five years that Australia had no singles player left in New York. The 25-year-old Australian had turned his first main-draw appearance into a remarkable run to the last 32 of a major.
Despite his loss, Sweeny's good fortune brought him a $402,500 cheque and a fresh career-high ranking. If he can climb to the top 100 by the end of the season, Sweeny will secure direct entry to the Australian Open for the first time.
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