Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Alcaraz, Sabalenka Lead US Open Quarter-Final Charge
Carlos Alcaraz won his fourth-round match at the US Open against Tommy Paul in three straight sets.
He had missed nearly five months because of a right wrist injury.
Alcaraz will next play American Ben Shelton, who beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.
Aryna Sabalenka also won her match against Taylor Townsend.
She will play Linda Noskova, who defeated Marta Kostyuk in a close three-set match.
Frances Tiafoe beat former champion Daniil Medvedev.
Tiafoe will next meet fellow American Alex Michelsen.
Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro also advanced in the women's draw.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals.
Ben Shelton beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets and will face Alcaraz on Tuesday.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 while pursuing a third consecutive US Open title.
Linda Noskova overcame Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 to set up a quarter-final against Sabalenka.
Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen advanced to an all-American quarter-final, while Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro also won.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Aryna Sabalenka, Linda Noskova, Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen, Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro advanced.
- What
- The players won fourth-round matches and secured places in the US Open quarter-finals.
- When
- The matches were played on Sunday; Alcaraz and Shelton are scheduled to play on Tuesday.
- Where
- The matches took place at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.
- Why
- They advanced by defeating their fourth-round opponents.
- Alcaraz result
- Defeated Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 20 minutes.
- Alcaraz comeback
- This is his first tournament since a right wrist injury sidelined him for nearly five months.
- Alcaraz-Shelton quarter-final
- Shelton defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 and will face Alcaraz.
- Sabalenka result
- Defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 while seeking a third consecutive US Open title.
- Sabalenka-Noskova quarter-final
- Noskova defeated Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 and will meet Sabalenka.
- All-American men's quarter-final
- Frances Tiafoe defeated Daniil Medvedev, while Alex Michelsen defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
- Other women's winners
- Jessica Pegula defeated Sorana Cirstea, and Emma Navarro defeated Anna Kalinskaya.
