Defending Champion Daniil Medvedev advanced into the third round of the US Open on Thursday defeating Arthur Rinderknech of France in straight sets. Medvedev defeated Rinderknech 6-2, 7-5, 6-3. Meanwhile, Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios extended his incredible run with a four-set victory over France's Benjamin Bonzi. Kyrgios defeated Bonzi 7-6 (3), 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

Medvedev, the top seed was in command from the beginning of the match which lasted for two hours and 11 minutes. Medvedev started the game with a service break establishing his authority over the French player straightaway.