{
  "id": 5427015,
  "title": "Aussie wildcard Sweeny soars into US Open last 32",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/aussie-wildcard-sweeny-soars-into-us-open-last-32",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T22:22:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-04/us-open-wildcard-dane-sweeny-into-third-round/107114784"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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).",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Aussie battler causes titanic upset at sweltering US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/aussie-battler-causes-titanic-upset-at-sweltering-us-open",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:20:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Aussie battler causes titanic upset at sweltering US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/aussie-battler-causes-titanic-upset-at-sweltering-us-open-5427350",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:20:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Aussie wildcard Sweeny soars into US Open last 32",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/aussie-wildcard-sweeny-soars-into-us-open-last-32-5432114",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:22:36.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}