Duckworth beats seeded Arnaldi at US Open after epic rally
James Duckworth outlasted Italy's 30th-seeded Matteo Arnaldi 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 7-6, rallying from 4-1 down in the fourth set to claim his first US Open victory in four years.
Why it mattersAustralian players are competing strongly at the US Open again. Duckworth's victory over a top-30 player signals he is a genuine contender for deep runs in grand slams.
AustraliaAustralian fans have an exciting competitor to follow at the US Open, and Duckworth's comeback from injury shows local tennis is rebuilding its grand slam presence.
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