Australia’s singles campaign at the US Open has concluded following Dane Sweeny’s defeat in the third round. The Australian wildcard put up a strong fight, but ultimately fell to Italy’s Luciano Darderi, the 21st seed. Sweeny’s loss eliminates the final Australian competitor in the men’s and women’s singles draws at the US Open. Darderi advances to the fourth round, continuing his promising run in the tournament. The result marks the end of Australian hopes for a singles title at this year's US Open. Despite the loss, Sweeny’s performance as a wildcard was considered a notable achievement.