Six Top 10 Seeds Eliminated in First Week of 2026 US Open: Fritz and Cobolli Upset

At the 2026 US Open, six top-10 seeds were eliminated in the first week, creating one of the most surprising openers in Grand Slam history. Among them, the two most notable matches were Taylor Fritz versus Francisco Cerundolo and Flavio Cobolli versus Alexander Blockx. In-depth analysis from technical information and data reveals that these were not just ordinary upset matches but clearly reflected more about motivation, psychology, and player transformation when entering the climax phase. Fritz, as the No. 9 seed, led two sets but ultimately lost to Cerundolo with a score of 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 after completely controlling the match situation. This collapse not only stopped at the tactical level but also clearly revealed issues with emotional management and focus in the key sets. Before the defeat, Fritz had many opportunities to end the match early, but his carelessness forced him to face three consecutive set losses. His post-match quote, "I don't know how I let that happen today," added a deeper psychological layer beyond just technical issues.