The second day at the US Open brought another round of Argentine involvement with a mixed bag of results. Francisco Comesaña was the standout, advancing to the next round, while Sebastián Báez and Federico Gómez fell short in their opens at Flushing Meadows.
Sebastián Báez opened competition for Argentina with a defeat to Lloyd Harris in straight sets, 3-6, 5-7, 4-6. The San Martín native cited a foot problem that will force him to return home to focus on recovery before the Asian swing, ending his season without a win at a major.
Federico Gómez, a Buenos Aires native who climbed to world No. 203 after a college tennis path in the United States, faced Britain’s Jack Draper, currently ranked No. 5 in the world. Gómez pushed hard and even claimed a set, but Draper ultimately prevailed 6-4, 7-5, 6-7(7), 6-2.
On a high note for Argentina, Francisco Comesaña from Mar del Plata delivered a strong performance by defeating local Alex Michelsen, the 32nd-ranked player, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Comesaña showed resilience to overturn an early deficit and earned a spot in the second round against British star Cameron Norrie. The victory also reinforced his selection to represent Argentina in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands.
Comañasa’s result places him alongside Tomás Etcheverry, who had already debuted with a win on day one, while other Argentines such as Mariano Navone and Camilo Ugo Carabelli had exited the tournament earlier.
What to watch next
– Comesaña faces Cameron Norrie in the second round, a tough but potentially breakthrough matchup that could boost his confidence and standings.
– Báez’s foot issue will be monitored as he works toward recovery ahead of the long Asian circuit.
– Gómez’s continued development remains a bright spot, showing the depth of Argentine talent stepping onto big stages like the US Open.
Summary and outlook
The day underscored a mix of challenge and opportunity for Argentina, with Comesaña’s victory offering a hopeful sign of growth and potential in the national team’s Davis Cup involvement. If the younger generation can maintain this momentum, Argentina could build on its recent success and keep making strides on the world tour.