Gaël Monfils ended his US Open campaign on Thursday night, September 3, after losing to American Learner Tien in the second round. Despite the opponent's nationality, the crowd gave him a warm ovation, recognizing his long and exciting career marked by dazzling tennis. Monfils, a French player known for his flair and skill, has been a fan favorite for years. Arthur Géa had a standout performance, reaching the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career. He defeated American Zachary Svajda in four sets after a last-minute change in his opponent's schedule. Meanwhile, Benjamin Bonzi also advanced to the third round by beating the 32nd seed, Ignacio Buse. In another notable match, Quentin Halys nearly upset world number two Alexander Zverev but fell short after a long and intense match lasting over four hours. Felix Auger-Aliassime, a former Canadian semifinalist, was eliminated by Karen Khachanov in four sets. Auger-Aliassime mentioned experiencing dizziness and seeing spots during the match, which may have affected his performance. In the women's competition, top players maintained their dominance. World number two Elena Rybakina defeated Spaniard Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in two sets. Eighth-ranked Iga Swiatek also advanced, beating Argentine Nadia Podoroska in straight sets. American Coco Gauff had a tougher time against Paula Badosa but still managed to reach the third round. Unfortunately, no French women remain in the draw after Léolia Jeanjean's defeat to Anastasia Potapova. Arthur Géa continued his impressive run at the US Open, qualifying for the quarterfinals for the first time in his career. At just 21 years old, he became the youngest French player to reach the second week of the tournament in 20 years. Géa will face Dutch player Botic Van de Zandschulp in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, the French women's basketball team secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals after victories over Hungary and South Korea, allowing them extra rest and a potentially easier path forward. In other sports news, Paris FC claimed a significant win at Marseille's Vélodrome with a hat-trick from Lassine Sinayoko. Strasbourg defeated Troyes 6-2, and La Rochelle narrowly beat Toulouse. In rugby, UBB dominated Racing 92, and La Rochelle edged out Toulouse. In Formula 1, Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, strengthening his position as championship leader. Pierre Gasly achieved his first career pole position but finished seventh. The race was marked by a dramatic crash involving Charles Leclerc, though he emerged unharmed.