Tristan Schoolkate defeated Taro Daniel 4–6, 4–6, 6–4, 7–6, 6–4 in the first round of the US Open on hard court on 27 August 2024, pulling off an upset against the pre-match favourite. Daniel, seeded or ranked higher according to the odds, controlled the opening sets, taking both 6–4 to establish apparent command. Schoolkate, however, steadied himself in the third set and forced a decisive fifth frame, where he secured the break required to seal victory in a tightly contested finale. The Australian's comeback from two sets down demonstrates resilience and mental fortitude under pressure at the season's final major. This result marks a significant scalp for Schoolkate and raises questions about Daniel's form heading into the latter stages of the year.