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Learner Tien, 2026

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.

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On this day in 1975 : Chris Evert won the US Open

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

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Iva Jovic, US Open 2026

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.

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Taylor Fritz, US Open 2026

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.

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Simon Cambers
Alexander Blockx, 2026

Blockx beats seed No.5 Cobolli to reach a first Grand Slam fourth round at 21

Flavio Cobolli had come from a set down in both of his first two matches, and the one time he won the opening set he lost the match. Alexander Blockx, 21 and playing his first US Open, beat the No. 5 seed 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 and takes 19 of the last 22 games to reach a first Grand Slam fourth round.

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Qinwen Zheng, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

Un-be-lie-vable: From 0-5 and a match point down, Zheng wins the last seven games againt Keys

Madison Keys led 5-0 in the deciding set, served for the match twice...
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Amanda Anisimova, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

Potapova puts out last year’s finalist, and Anisimova leaves the top 10 with her

Amanda Anisimova was runner-up here a year ago and is out in the...
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3 weeks ago

September 5, 1996: The day Pete Sampras was sick on court but still beat Alex Corretja at US Open

Pete Sampras had a tough 1996, on and off the court, but brought...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ben Shelton, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

“Nowhere near my best” – Shelton serves for the second set twice, loses it, and finishes at 2:15am

Ben Shelton served for the second set twice, lost it, and said afterwards...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

“They’re starting to embrace me” – Tsitsipas reaches a first US Open fourth round

Stefanos Tsitsipas says he has never had support like this in New York,...
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Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

Alcaraz, Sabalenka get clear on the calendar issues: they call for mandatory tournament cuts

Carlos Alcaraz says he will start missing tournaments because playing every mandatory event...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

“Better than I thought” – Alcaraz confirms US Open dominance in style, test vs Paul awaits

Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Yibing Wu 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the US...
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Taylor Townsend, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

Sabalenka and Townsend meet in the fourth round, and only one of them will have the crowd

Aryna Sabalenka has been World No. 1 for 99 weeks and can only...
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Daniil Medvedev, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

Medvedev was talking about pickleball a week ago, and has not dropped a set in three rounds since

Daniil Medvedev came to New York having won one match since Wimbledon and...
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Aryna Sabalenka, 2026
3 weeks ago

Sabalenka needs the title to stay at No. 1, and she is into the second week again

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 on Friday evening and will play...
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Alexander Zverev, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

No top seed in the Open Era has done this: Zverev goes five sets twice in two rounds

Alexander Zverev has played ten sets in two matches at the US Open...
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Mats Wilander OTD 04/09
3 weeks ago

September 4, 1993, 2:26 am: The day Mats Wilander and Mikael Pernfors combined for the latest finish in US Open history

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Gaël Monfils, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

“I gave my absolute all, even I think I went over”: Monfils’ Grand Slam career was stopped by Tien

Gael Monfils played the 201st and last Grand Slam match of his career...
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Félix Auger-Aliassime, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

Dizzy and seeing spots, Auger-Aliassime leaves the US Open without an explanation

Felix Auger-Aliassime says he was dizzy and seeing spots a set and a...
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Cédric Rouquette
Karen Khachanov and Félix Auger-Aliassime, US Open 2026
3 weeks ago

Auger-Aliassime out in the second round, and Khachanov ends a seven-year wait

Felix Auger-Aliassime was a US Open semi-finalist a year ago and is out...
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