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US Open R16: Alcaraz & Sabalenka Serve Up Thrills
6 Sep
Summary
- Defending champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka advance to round of 16 matches.
- Several American players, including Pegula and Shelton, are in contention.
- Indian juniors and doubles pair compete in upcoming US Open matches.
The US Open 2026 is heating up as the round of 16 begins in New York, marking the start of the tournament's second week. Tennis titans Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champions, are scheduled to play on September 6. Alcaraz faces American Tommy Paul, while Sabalenka meets Taylor Townsend, with both matches slated for the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Several American hopefuls are advancing, with Ben Shelton taking on Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev facing Frances Tiafoe. In the women's draw, Jessica Pegula leads the American charge against Sorana Cirstea, and Emma Navarro plays Anna Kalinskaya. The tournament also showcases Indian talent, with juniors Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Arnav Vijay Paparkar in singles action, and Sriram Balaji competing in men's doubles.
