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Americans Dominate US Open, Aim for Rare Singles Sweep
7 Sep
Summary
- Record 15 Americans reached the third round.
- Most men in Round of 16 since 1995.
- Potential for first singles title sweep since 2002.
The 2026 US Open is witnessing a remarkable surge in American talent, with a record 15 singles players reaching the third round, the highest number since 2002. Ten American players have advanced to the Round of 16, and five men have reached the fourth round, a milestone not seen since 1995.
This resurgence has ignited hopes of an American singles title sweep, an achievement last accomplished in 2002 by Serena Williams and Pete Sampras. Players like Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are strong contenders, with both vying for the world No. 1 ranking should they win the tournament.
Among the women, Jessica Pegula, ranked No. 3, reached her 11th major quarterfinal, while defending champion Coco Gauff, ranked No. 4, seeks her third major singles title. Young talent Iva Jovic, 18, has also made a significant impact, reaching the fourth round.
On the men's side, rising stars Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Learner Tien, Tommy Paul, and Alex Michelsen are all competing in the latter stages. Shelton faces Stefanos Tsitsipas, Tiafoe meets Daniil Medvedev, Paul challenges Carlos Alcaraz, and Tien plays Karen Khachanov, while Michelsen is set to face Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
