Alexei Popyrin defeats Grigor Dimitrov at US Open

Alexei Popyrin defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the first round of the US Open with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. The match, which lasted 2 hours and 35 minutes, was impacted by a rain delay during the third set.

Dimitrov, who entered the main draw after successfully navigating the qualifying rounds, struggled with 14 double faults during the contest. Popyrin utilized 11 aces and 33 winners to secure the victory, snapping a streak of three consecutive Grand Slam first-round exits.

Popyrin has advanced to a second-round match against Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo.