US Open day three: the social round-up

ICYMI (social speak for ‘in case you missed it’) there was some big upsets on day three of the US Open. Reigning French Open champion Garbine Muguruza and Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic were both eliminated – and it sent social media into overdrive.

#Sevastova with the UPSET ???? tonight. Hear the call ???? as she defeats No. 3 #Muguruza. https://t.co/TUa8gGkyTL

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2016

American Christina McHale lost today, but was happy to see Ryan Harrison stun Raonic:

Congrats future brother in law ???????????? https://t.co/GHw35NSSC5

— Christina McHale (@ChristinaMcHale) September 1, 2016

John Isner made it a good day for American tennis, also advancing:

Great atmosphere out there today, happy to get the win. @Prince_Tennis @FilaTennis pic.twitter.com/2mXkzDnhxa

— John Isner (@JohnIsner) September 1, 2016

Caroline Wozniacki caused an upset of her own, beating No.9 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets:

???? @usopen pic.twitter.com/tviG9AT3ML

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) August 31, 2016

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was tested by Australian wildcard James Duckworth – but had too many answers in the end:

Qualifié pour le troisième tour ! Merci à tous pour votre soutien / Thank you for your support ???? #TsongaTeam #USOPEN pic.twitter.com/1Dsv5hXPl9

— Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (@tsonga7) August 31, 2016

It’s true Elina Svitolina won too:

So happy to go true today!
Into 3rd round at @usopen!????
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— Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) August 31, 2016

So did Carina Witthoeft, who is excited to say hello to third round action:

What a fight out there today! But it was worth it–> Hello Round 3 ???? @usopen #usopen #nikecourt #rado #headtennis pic.twitter.com/NV3jHcneii

— Carina Witthöft (@WitthoeftCarina) August 31, 2016

#teambucie (Lucie Safarova and Bethanie Mattek-Sands) started their doubles campaign with victory and of course,  a selfie:

#teambucie into the 2nd round of #usopen2016! ???????????????? @matteksands @robsteckley pic.twitter.com/7iUMOArCQa

— lucie safarova (@luciesafarova) August 31, 2016

Petra Kvitova is into round three:

Was great to share the court with @CaglaBuyukakcay on such a great stadium, thanks everyone! #pojd #USOpen ???? pic.twitter.com/tyud1fr5CJ

— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) August 31, 2016

And her round two victim Cagla Buyukakcay only has nice things to say:

Thank you @Petra_Kvitova for your kind words before and after the match. You showed us that you are a winner on and off the court ????????

— Ça?la Büyükakçay (@CaglaBuyukakcay) August 31, 2016

The day ended with a milestone moment – the roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium was used for the first time:

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The roof is closing for the first time in match play!! #History #usopen pic.twitter.com/JfjzlMcJ5g

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2016

It had everyone excited, including Elena Vesnina and Chris Evert:

The roof is closing #USOpen

— Elena Vesnina (@EVesnina001) September 1, 2016

The ROOF!!! Closed pretty fast! Love it!??????

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) September 1, 2016

Fernando Verdasco decided exploring New York was the best way to deal with a loss:

Empire State ???? NYC #USOpen2016 pic.twitter.com/rYRz3R1gyQ

— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) September 1, 2016

It looks like Victoria Azarenka is missing NYC – she’s keeping an eye on the action though and providing running commentary on her Twitter account:

Cheering for @JoKonta91 pic.twitter.com/fx3L00S2Cs

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) August 31, 2016

When Gael steps in the court and plays more aggressive makes such a difference. Hope he does more of that. He is already amazing in defense

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) August 31, 2016

Good win for Caro. A lot of momentum shifting I think in this match. Nice to see her playing better after injury https://t.co/dfn46oVyeQ

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) August 31, 2016

Life in retirement is still proving challenging for Andy Roddick. While he no longer has to worry about his opponents (or looking fashionable)… wasps are a big threat:

.@andyroddick using the classic forward hat+backward hat/sock glove combo to combat the wasp nest. pic.twitter.com/FbrCfPhYlf

— Brooklyn Decker (@BrooklynDecker) August 31, 2016