Archive · 2 Sep 2026
US Open 2026: Rybakina and Gauff Reach Second Round
The US Open is a major tennis tournament being played in New York.
Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff both won their first matches and moved into the second round.
Rybakina beat Thea Frodin in straight sets despite recently dealing with a heel injury.
Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez and stayed calm when her opponent began playing better.
Rybakina and Gauff are among three players who could take the top ranking from Aryna Sabalenka.
Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz also advanced.
Flavio Cobolli made a big comeback after losing the first two sets.
Rain delayed several matches, and at least five late matches were postponed.
Elena Rybakina defeated Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round.
Coco Gauff beat Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 after recovering from a second-set challenge.
Rybakina, Gauff and Jessica Pegula can still overtake Aryna Sabalenka for the world number-one ranking.
Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz also won their opening matches.
Flavio Cobolli rallied from two sets down to defeat Francisco Comesana in a four-hour, 13-minute match.
- Who
- Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and other leading players, including Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys, Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli.
- What
- Players competed in first-round US Open matches, with Rybakina, Gauff and others advancing to the second round.
- When
- Tuesday during the 2026 US Open.
- Where
- New York, including the Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums.
- Why
- Players are competing to advance in the tournament; Rybakina, Gauff and Jessica Pegula are also pursuing the world number-one ranking.
- Rybakina's result
- Defeated Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2.
- Gauff's result
- Defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4.
- Ranking stakes
- Rybakina, Gauff and Jessica Pegula can potentially replace Aryna Sabalenka as world number one.
- Rybakina's injury
- She recently missed a Cincinnati quarter-final because of a left heel injury and is managing training, rest and treatment.
- Andreeva's result
- The fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva defeated Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2.
- Cobolli's comeback
- Flavio Cobolli recovered from two sets down to beat Francisco Comesana 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
- Weather delays
- Rain caused a nearly four-hour delay, further evening delays and the postponement of at least five late matches.