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Study Guide: The 2013 US Open Men's Singles Championship: Key Outcomes and Structural Analysis

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The 2013 US Open Men's Singles Championship: Key Outcomes and Structural Analysis Study Guide

2013 US Open Men's Singles: Overview and Final Results

The 2013 US Open men's singles was preceded by the 2013 French Open in the Grand Slam calendar.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2013 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles preceded the 2013 US Open men's singles in the Grand Slam calendar.

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The 2013 US Open included men's doubles, boys' singles, and wheelchair men's singles as other men's events.

Answer: True

Explanation: In addition to men's singles, the 2013 US Open also featured men's doubles, boys' singles, and wheelchair men's singles, among other events.

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The 2014 Australian Open – Men's singles succeeded the 2013 US Open men's singles in the Grand Slam calendar.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2014 Australian Open – Men's singles indeed succeeded the 2013 US Open men's singles in the Grand Slam calendar.

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Who was the champion of the men's singles tennis title at the 2013 US Open?

Answer: Rafael Nadal

Explanation: Rafael Nadal of Spain was the champion of the men's singles tennis title at the 2013 US Open.

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What was the nationality of the 2013 US Open men's singles champion, Rafael Nadal?

Answer: Spain

Explanation: The 2013 US Open men's singles champion, Rafael Nadal, is from Spain.

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Which Grand Slam tournament immediately preceded the 2013 US Open men's singles in the calendar?

Answer: The 2013 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles

Explanation: The 2013 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles immediately preceded the 2013 US Open men's singles in the Grand Slam calendar.

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Beyond men's singles, what other men's events were included as part of the 2013 US Open?

Answer: Men's doubles, boys' singles, and wheelchair men's singles

Explanation: The 2013 US Open included men's doubles, boys' singles, and wheelchair men's singles, among other men's events.

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Player Performance and Milestones

Rafael Nadal's triumph at the 2013 US Open men's singles championship represented his inaugural career US Open title.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided information indicates that Rafael Nadal's 2013 victory constituted his second US Open title, not his first.

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Novak Djokovic secured his world No. 1 singles ranking by winning the 2013 US Open men's singles final.

Answer: False

Explanation: Novak Djokovic retained his world No. 1 ranking by reaching the final, not by winning it, as he was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the championship match.

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Andy Murray, the defending champion, was eliminated in the semifinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

Answer: False

Explanation: Andy Murray, the defending champion, was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Stanislas Wawrinka, not in the semifinals.

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Rafael Nadal achieved the 'Summer Slam' in 2013 by winning tournaments in Canada, Cincinnati, and the US Open.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rafael Nadal indeed achieved the 'Summer Slam' in 2013 by winning the Rogers Cup in Canada, the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, and the US Open.

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Roger Federer's streak of nine consecutive US Open quarterfinals was concluded by Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the 2013 tournament.

Answer: False

Explanation: Roger Federer's streak of nine consecutive US Open quarterfinals was ended by Tommy Robredo, not Rafael Nadal, in the fourth round of the 2013 tournament.

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Pat Rafter and Andy Roddick were the sole players to achieve the 'Summer Slam' before Rafael Nadal in 2013.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rafael Nadal was the third player to achieve the 'Summer Slam' in 2013, following Pat Rafter and Andy Roddick.

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Roger Federer equaled Wayne Ferreira's record of 56 consecutive major main draw appearances at the 2013 US Open.

Answer: True

Explanation: At the 2013 US Open, Roger Federer matched Wayne Ferreira's all-time record of 56 consecutive major main draw appearances.

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Rafael Nadal accumulated his 13th major title overall after winning the 2013 US Open.

Answer: True

Explanation: After winning the 2013 US Open, Rafael Nadal indeed accumulated his 13th major title overall.

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Stan Wawrinka, a Swiss player, reached the semifinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Stan Wawrinka, from Switzerland, reached the semifinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic.

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Rafael Nadal surpassed Roy Emerson on the all-time list for men's singles major titles with his 2013 US Open victory.

Answer: True

Explanation: After winning the 2013 US Open, Rafael Nadal accumulated his 13th major title, surpassing Roy Emerson on the all-time list.

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Andy Murray, the defending champion at the 2013 US Open, is a national of the United States.

Answer: False

Explanation: Andy Murray, the defending champion at the 2013 US Open, is from the United Kingdom, not the United States.

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Mikhail Youzhny, a Russian player, reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Mikhail Youzhny, from Russia, reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic.

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Tommy Robredo, a Spanish player, reached the semifinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tommy Robredo, from Spain, reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles, where he was defeated by Rafael Nadal.

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How many US Open men's singles titles did Rafael Nadal achieve with his victory in 2013?

Answer: Two

Explanation: With his victory in 2013, Rafael Nadal won his second US Open title.

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After winning the 2013 US Open, Rafael Nadal accumulated his 13th major title. Whose record did he surpass on the all-time list for men's singles major titles?

Answer: Roy Emerson

Explanation: Rafael Nadal's 13th major title surpassed Roy Emerson on the all-time list for men's singles major titles.

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Which significant achievement, known as the 'Summer Slam', did Rafael Nadal accomplish in 2013?

Answer: Winning tournaments in Canada, Cincinnati, and the US Open

Explanation: The 'Summer Slam' achieved by Rafael Nadal in 2013 involved winning the tournaments in Canada, Cincinnati, and the US Open.

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Who was the defending champion in the men's singles at the 2013 US Open?

Answer: Andy Murray

Explanation: Andy Murray was the defending champion in the men's singles at the 2013 US Open.

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What was the significance of Novak Djokovic reaching the final of the 2013 US Open in terms of his world ranking?

Answer: He retained his position as the world No. 1 singles player.

Explanation: By reaching the final of the 2013 US Open, Novak Djokovic retained his position as the world No. 1 singles player.

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Which player concluded Roger Federer's streak of consecutive US Open quarterfinals?

Answer: Tommy Robredo

Explanation: Tommy Robredo ended Roger Federer's streak of nine consecutive US Open quarterfinals by defeating him in the fourth round.

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What was the nationality of Stan Wawrinka, a semifinalist in the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Switzerland

Explanation: Stan Wawrinka, a semifinalist in the 2013 US Open men's singles, is from Switzerland.

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What was the nationality of Richard Gasquet, a semifinalist in the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: France

Explanation: Richard Gasquet, a semifinalist in the 2013 US Open men's singles, is from France.

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What was the nationality of Mikhail Youzhny, a quarterfinalist in the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Russia

Explanation: Mikhail Youzhny, a quarterfinalist in the 2013 US Open men's singles, is from Russia.

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What was the nationality of David Ferrer, a quarterfinalist in the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Spain

Explanation: David Ferrer, a quarterfinalist in the 2013 US Open men's singles, is from Spain.

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Tournament Mechanics and Draw Terminology

The 2013 US Open men's singles main draw comprised 32 seeded players out of a total of 128 participants.

Answer: True

Explanation: The main draw for the men's singles at the 2013 US Open consisted of 128 players, with 32 of them being seeded.

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Novak Djokovic was designated as the second seed in the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

Answer: False

Explanation: Novak Djokovic was the first seed in the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament, while Rafael Nadal was the second seed.

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In the draw key, 'LL' denotes 'Late Entry' for players who register close to the tournament start.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the draw key, 'LL' represents a 'Lucky loser', a player who enters the main draw due to a withdrawal after losing in the final round of qualifying.

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The 'Q' in the draw key for the 2013 US Open men's singles denotes a player who has qualified for the main draw through a preliminary tournament.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the draw key, 'Q' stands for Qualifier, indicating a player who earned their spot in the main draw through a preliminary qualifying tournament.

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The 'WC' in the draw key signifies a player who withdrew from the tournament due to injury.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the draw key, 'WC' signifies a 'Wild card', an entry granted to a player who would not otherwise qualify.

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The 'PR' in the draw key indicates a player who holds a 'Provisional Ranking'.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the draw key, 'PR' denotes a 'Protected ranking', which allows a player to enter tournaments using a ranking held before a long-term injury.

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The 'r' in the draw key signifies a player who was 'Relegated' from the main draw.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the draw key, 'r' indicates that a player 'Retired' from a match, not 'Relegated'.

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The 'Draw Key' section serves to elucidate the various abbreviations employed in the tournament draw.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Draw Key' section's purpose is to define the various abbreviations used in the tournament draw, aiding reader comprehension.

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What was the total number of players in the main draw for the men's singles at the 2013 US Open?

Answer: 128

Explanation: The main draw for the men's singles at the 2013 US Open consisted of 128 players.

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Which player was designated as the first seed in the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament?

Answer: Novak Djokovic

Explanation: Novak Djokovic, representing Serbia, was the first seed in the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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What does 'WC' signify in the draw key for the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Wild card

Explanation: In the draw key, 'WC' signifies a 'Wild card', an entry granted to a player who would not otherwise qualify.

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What does 'LL' represent in the draw key for the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Lucky loser

Explanation: In the draw key, 'LL' represents a 'Lucky loser', a player who enters the main draw after losing in qualifying due to another player's withdrawal.

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Key Matches and Rivalries

Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in the 2013 US Open men's singles final with a score of 6–2, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1.

Answer: True

Explanation: The final score of the 2013 US Open men's singles match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was indeed 6–2, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 in favor of Nadal.

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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic had previously met in the US Open men's singles final only once prior to 2013.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic had contested the US Open men's singles final three times in four years, including 2010, 2011, and 2013.

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Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2013 US Open.

Answer: False

Explanation: Novak Djokovic defeated Stan Wawrinka in the semifinals of the 2013 US Open.

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Richard Gasquet advanced to the final of the 2013 US Open men's singles by defeating Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rafael Nadal won his semifinal match against Richard Gasquet at the 2013 US Open, preventing Gasquet from advancing to the final.

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Tommy Robredo defeated Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tommy Robredo eliminated Roger Federer in the fourth round, not the quarterfinals. Rafael Nadal defeated Tommy Robredo in the quarterfinals.

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Mikhail Youzhny was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Novak Djokovic indeed defeated Mikhail Youzhny in the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

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David Ferrer was overcome by Richard Gasquet in the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Richard Gasquet indeed overcame David Ferrer in the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

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What was the final score of the 2013 US Open men's singles match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic?

Answer: 6–2, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1

Explanation: Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in the final with a score of 6–2, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1.

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How many times did Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic compete in the US Open men's singles final in the four years leading up to and including 2013?

Answer: Three

Explanation: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic contested the US Open men's singles final three times in the four years leading up to and including 2013 (2010, 2011, and 2013).

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Which player did Stan Wawrinka defeat in the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Andy Murray

Explanation: Stan Wawrinka defeated Andy Murray in the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

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What was the outcome of the semifinal match between Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet at the 2013 US Open?

Answer: Nadal won in three sets.

Explanation: Rafael Nadal won his semifinal match against Richard Gasquet at the 2013 US Open with a score of 6–4, 7–6 (1), 6–2, indicating a win in three sets.

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Seeded Player Progress and Early Exits

Juan Martín del Potro, the sixth seed, was eliminated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Juan Martín del Potro, the sixth seed, was eliminated in the second round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

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Kei Nishikori, the eleventh seed from Japan, was eliminated in the first round of the 2013 US Open.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kei Nishikori, the eleventh seed from Japan, was indeed eliminated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Dmitry Tursunov, the thirty-second seed from Russia, retired during his second-round match at the 2013 US Open.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dmitry Tursunov, the thirty-second seed from Russia, retired during his third-round match at the 2013 US Open men's singles.

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Jürgen Melzer, the twenty-ninth seed from Austria, was eliminated in the second round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jürgen Melzer, the twenty-ninth seed from Austria, was eliminated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Tomáš Berdych, the fifth seed from the Czech Republic, reached the semifinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tomáš Berdych, the fifth seed, reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament, not the semifinals.

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John Isner, the thirteenth seed from the United States, reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: John Isner, the thirteenth seed, reached the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament, not the fourth round.

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Kevin Anderson, the seventeenth seed from South Africa, exited the 2013 US Open men's singles in the second round.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kevin Anderson, the seventeenth seed from South Africa, was indeed eliminated in the second round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

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Nicolás Almagro, the fifteenth seed from Spain, was eliminated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Nicolás Almagro, the fifteenth seed from Spain, was indeed eliminated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Fabio Fognini, the sixteenth seed from Italy, was defeated in the second round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Fabio Fognini, the sixteenth seed from Italy, was defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Grigor Dimitrov, the twenty-fifth seed from Bulgaria, was defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Grigor Dimitrov, the twenty-fifth seed from Bulgaria, was indeed defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Juan Mónaco, the twenty-eighth seed from Argentina, defaulted during his first-round match at the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Juan Mónaco, the twenty-eighth seed from Argentina, retired during his first-round match, he did not default.

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Ernests Gulbis, the thirtieth seed from Latvia, was defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ernests Gulbis, the thirtieth seed from Latvia, was indeed defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Philipp Kohlschreiber, the twenty-second seed from Germany, reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Philipp Kohlschreiber, the twenty-second seed from Germany, did reach the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Janko Tipsarević, the eighteenth seed from Serbia, reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Janko Tipsarević, the eighteenth seed from Serbia, reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament, not the quarterfinals.

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Milos Raonic, the tenth seed from Canada, reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Milos Raonic, the tenth seed from Canada, did reach the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Tommy Haas, the twelfth seed from Germany, reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tommy Haas, the twelfth seed from Germany, reached the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament, not the quarterfinals.

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Andreas Seppi, the twentieth seed from Italy, reached the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Andreas Seppi, the twentieth seed from Italy, did reach the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Feliciano López, the twenty-third seed from Spain, reached the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Feliciano López, the twenty-third seed from Spain, did reach the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Julien Benneteau, the thirty-first seed from France, reached the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

Answer: True

Explanation: Julien Benneteau, the thirty-first seed from France, did reach the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Sam Querrey, the twenty-sixth seed from the United States, exited the 2013 US Open men's singles in the third round.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sam Querrey, the twenty-sixth seed from the United States, exited the 2013 US Open men's singles in the second round, not the third.

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Which seeded player from Argentina was eliminated in the second round of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Juan Martín del Potro

Explanation: Juan Martín del Potro, the sixth seed from Argentina, was eliminated in the second round of the 2013 US Open men's singles.

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Which seeded player from Japan was eliminated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Kei Nishikori

Explanation: Kei Nishikori, the eleventh seed from Japan, was eliminated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Which seeded player from Poland was defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Jerzy Janowicz

Explanation: Jerzy Janowicz, the fourteenth seed from Poland, was defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Which seeded player from Italy was defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Fabio Fognini

Explanation: Fabio Fognini, the sixteenth seed from Italy, was defeated in the first round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Which seeded player from Russia retired in the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Dmitry Tursunov

Explanation: Dmitry Tursunov, the thirty-second seed from Russia, retired during his third-round match at the 2013 US Open men's singles.

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Which seeded player from the Czech Republic reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Tomáš Berdych

Explanation: Tomáš Berdych, the fifth seed from the Czech Republic, reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Which seeded player from Canada reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: Milos Raonic

Explanation: Milos Raonic, the tenth seed from Canada, reached the fourth round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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Which seeded player from the United States reached the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles?

Answer: John Isner

Explanation: John Isner, the thirteenth seed from the United States, reached the third round of the 2013 US Open men's singles tournament.

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