Quarter-finals set at the 2026 U.S. Open as top seeds advance

The 2026 U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows has reached the quarter-final stage following a series of intense matches. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, returning to competition after a five-month absence due to a wrist injury, defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets to advance. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka maintained her quest for a third consecutive title by overcoming Linda Noskova in a hard-fought three-set battle, reaching the semi-finals for the sixth consecutive year.

The tournament has seen mixed results for local favorites. While Tommy Paul and Taylor Townsend faced early exits, players including Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen, Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, and Emma Navarro progressed deep into the draw. Notable earlier events included a competitive match where Venus and Serena Williams were defeated in doubles by Maya Joint and Chan Hao-ching.

As the tournament enters its final stages, the draw features several all-American matchups. Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to face Ben Shelton, while the quarter-final bracket also includes clashes between Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen, and Jessica Pegula against Emma Navarro. Sabalenka awaits the winner of the Pegula-Navarro match in the semi-finals, continuing her pursuit of another Grand Slam victory.