Still, there are players, such as Thompson, two-time US Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe or Matteo Arnaldi of Italy, who said it's a mistake to set things up so someone who makes a tournament debut on ...

NEW YORK—Alexandra Eala scored her first Grand Slam main-draw victory in thrilling fashion at the 2025 US Open, roaring back from 1-5 down in the final set to stun No. 14 seed Clara Tauson, 6-3, 2-6, ...