US Open: Jannik Sinner Advances to Round of 16 After Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Upsets

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, two of the tournament favorites, were eliminated in the third round of the US Open on Friday

Djokovic, a 21-time Grand Slam champion, was upset by Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain 6-5, 6-2, 6-4. Alcaraz, the 19-year-old world No. 4, was defeated by Jenson Brooksby of the United States 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

No. 11 seed Jannik Sinner of Italy advanced to the fourth round with a 7-6 (7), 6-4, 6-2 victory over Marton Fucsovics of Hungary

• Sinner will face Brooksby in the Round of 16.
• Djokovic's loss marks the first time since 2006 that he has failed to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam.
• Alcaraz's defeat is a major upset, as he was considered one of the favorites to win the tournament.

The US Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the year. The tournament is being held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York.