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Story summary
- Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Jiri Lehecka 2-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-1 to stay alive in the US Open.
- He became the only remaining player with a one-handed backhand in the 2026 US Open draw.
- A 150-year tradition requires at least one one-handed backhand to reach a Grand Slam semi-final each year.
- Tsitsipas must defeat Ben Shelton then the winner of Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul to preserve the streak.
