Arthur Rinderknech, a French tennis player ranked 29th in the world, was defeated by Daniil Medvedev in the third round of the US Open and will not advance to the second week of the tournament. The match took place on Friday, September 4, and ended in a straight-sets loss for Rinderknech (6-4, 6-4, 6-4) after 1 hour and 59 minutes of play. Medvedev, the seventh seed and a three-time US Open finalist, proved too strong for Rinderknech, who struggled to maintain control after an early lead in the first set. Although Rinderknech had moments where he seemed to be in control—leading 4-2 in the first set—he was unable to sustain that advantage. Medvedev regrouped and took control of the match, eventually winning all three sets. Despite his efforts, Rinderknech was outmatched by Medvedev's experience and consistency on the court. This result means Rinderknech was eliminated from the US Open one round earlier than in 2025, where he had reached the third round as well. While the outcome was disappointing, it highlights the high level of competition at the US Open, where even top-30 players can struggle against seeded opponents. Other French players still have a chance to advance in the tournament. Benjamin Bonzi, another French competitor, is set to face Karen Khachanov, who is ranked 50th, in a match that could see him reach the quarterfinals. Additionally, Arthur Géa, who entered the tournament as a "lucky loser"—a player who qualified after a withdrawal—will face Michael Zheng, ranked 107th, in a match that could also lead to a quarterfinal berth.