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One-handed backhand: Tsitsipas has a 149-year “streak to save”, and Shelton is standing in front of it
Stefanos Tsitsipas is the last man with a one-handed backhand left in the 2026 US Open, and by one count a one-hander has reached a Grand Slam semi-final in every year since 1877, a run that has not yet been extended in 2026. Tsitsipas, ranked No. 53 and into the fourth round here for the first time, must beat Ben Shelton and then Carlos Alcaraz or Tommy Paul.
Tien battles, Zverev cruises, Gea surprises: the 2026 US Open men’s fourth round is set
Learner Tien came from two sets to one down to complete the men's fourth round and become the youngest American in the last 16 here since Roddick in 2002, and Alexander Zverev finally won a match in straight sets. One quarter-final place will go to either a man ranked No. 70 or a lucky loser who is only in the draw because Casper Ruud withdrew.
September 6, 1975: The day Chris Evert won the first of six US Open titles
Chris Evert won her first US Open title in 1975 after losing in four consecutive semi-finals, facing off against Australia's Evonne Goolagong
A three-set thriller from Jovic and Eala, and two ties to savour: Rybakina meets Osaka, Gauff meets Jovic
New York has its fourth round: Elena Rybakina against Naomi Osaka, and Coco Gauff against Iva Jovic, an 18-year-old who came from 2-4 down in the decider to beat Alexandra Eala and then wanted to talk about the hug she got afterwards. Rybakina is two wins from a shot at World No. 1 and refuses to look at it, and Osaka spent her on-court interview apologising to the children watching.
Grand Slam dilemma: winning pre-major can be a “poisoned chalice”
Winning a big title just before a Grand Slam can be a double-edged sword. While it builds confidence, the physical and mental toll can prove too much, leading to early exits at the major. This article delves into the "poisoned chalice" dilemma faced by many players outside the very top.
US Open: Fritz leads by two sets and a break, and goes out, Cerundolo qualifies
Un-be-lie-vable: From 0-5 and a match point down, Zheng wins the last seven games againt Keys
Potapova puts out last year’s finalist, and Anisimova leaves the top 10 with her
September 5, 1996: The day Pete Sampras was sick on court but still beat Alex Corretja at US Open
“Nowhere near my best” – Shelton serves for the second set twice, loses it, and finishes at 2:15am
“They’re starting to embrace me” – Tsitsipas reaches a first US Open fourth round
Alcaraz, Sabalenka get clear on the calendar issues: they call for mandatory tournament cuts
“Better than I thought” – Alcaraz confirms US Open dominance in style, test vs Paul awaits
Sabalenka and Townsend meet in the fourth round, and only one of them will have the crowd
Medvedev was talking about pickleball a week ago, and has not dropped a set in three rounds since
Sabalenka needs the title to stay at No. 1, and she is into the second week again
No top seed in the Open Era has done this: Zverev goes five sets twice in two rounds
September 4, 1993, 2:26 am: The day Mats Wilander and Mikael Pernfors combined for the latest finish in US Open history
“I gave my absolute all, even I think I went over”: Monfils’ Grand Slam career was stopped by Tien
Dizzy and seeing spots, Auger-Aliassime leaves the US Open without an explanation