Ignacio Buse will face Benjamin Bonzi today, September 3, in the second round of the 2026 US Open, looking to advance in the prestigious tournament following a significant recent victory.
Karen Khachanov managed to advance to the third round after defeating third seed, Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime, with a score of 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2, and 6-2 at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York. Khachanov, who reached the semifinals in the 2022 tournament, broke his opponent’s serve seven times, marking his second victory against a top 10 player in a Grand Slam. He is now awaiting the winner of the match between Buse and Bonzi, which shapes up to be a significant challenge for both players.
Pablo Arraya’s notable message to Ignacio Buse emphasized the importance of the match: “Today is a very important day for Peruvian sports. Not only because we have a great player and international prospect in tennis with Ignacio Buse…” Arraya highlighted the hard preparation of the Peruvian tennis player and his recent success in a five-set match.
The match will not be the only one of the day, as several matches are scheduled, including matchups like Sweeny vs Musetti and Fritz vs Bellucci, among others.
Buse will attempt to become the first Peruvian to reach the third round of the US Open in this century, a goal that has eluded players like Juan Pablo Varillas and Luis Horna, who only made it to the second round in New York. Bonzi, for his part, will look to redeem himself from his recent loss to Buse at the Winston-Salem Open.
Both players have shown skill in demanding matches, and today’s encounter will be crucial not only for their paths in the tournament but also to mark a milestone in their respective careers.
The match will take place on Court 13 of the Flushing Meadows complex and is scheduled to begin at 15:00 Peru time, depending on the duration of the previous matches.
Source: www.infobae.com
