De Minaur falls to world number 70 in straight sets at US Open

Alex de Minaur, ranked world number seven, lost 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 to Dutch world number 70 Botic van de Zandschulp, his earliest US Open exit in five years.

Why it mattersDe Minaur was the fourth-highest seed remaining in the tournament after higher seeds fell, making this upset a significant missed opportunity for a deep Australian run.

AustraliaOnly one Australian remains in the US Open men's draw: wildcard Dane Sweeny, who beat world number 14 Lorenzo Musetti to advance.

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