The final third-round matches confirmed the fourth-round lineup and sharpened the tournament’s hierarchy.
Jannik Sinner delivered one of the most dominant displays of the day, while Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz all reached the second week. Ben Shelton continued to impress with his aggressive serving and willingness to attack short points.
The balance between established champions and younger challengers remained one of the defining themes of the fortnight.
