Dane Sweeny’s ‘career-changing’ US Open comes to an end – along with Australia’s singles hopes

Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny has been eliminated from the US Open following a third-round defeat to seeded Italian player Luciano Darderi, who won the match in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.

The loss marks the end of Sweeny's tournament run as well as concluding Australia's remaining singles hopes at the event. Sweeny described the tournament as an amazing week despite expressing frustration over the final defeat.

Described as a gallant and career-changing campaign, Sweeny's run concluded against the 21st seed Darderi as he bowed out in the third round of the tournament.