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US Open: Osaka faces Rybakina in blockbuster clash
8 Sep
Summary
- Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina set for a major showdown.
- Iga Swiatek continues her dominant run without dropping a set.
- Belgian Alexander Blockx plays biggest career match at 21.
The US Open 2026 enters its ninth day with thrilling matchups across the courts. On the Armstrong court, Grand Slam champion Mirra Andreeva faces a tough challenge against Anastasia Potapova, who has previously eliminated strong opponents.
Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek, the 2022 champion, continues her impressive performance, having not yet lost a set. She faces a confident Qinwen Zheng, who mounted a significant comeback in her previous match.
A highly anticipated contest on Ashe pits two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka against Australian Open winner Elena Rybakina, a potential world No. 1.
In the men's draw, 21-year-old Belgian Alexander Blockx is set for the biggest match of his career against Francisco Cerundolo. Also, Arthur Gea, another 21-year-old talent, takes on Botic van der Zandschulp, known for his powerful serve. Karen Khachanov faces Learner Tien in a match contrasting power with agility and touch.
