The 2026 U.S. Open Day 6 is underway at Flushing Meadows, with top players competing in the third round.
Today’s Matches
Aryna Sabalenka, ranked No. 1, is on Louis Armstrong Stadium against Kamilla Rakhimova. Sabalenka hasn’t dropped a set and leads the head-to-head 3-0. Jessica Pegula (3) and Carlos Alcaraz (2) are set to play later. Serena and Venus Williams will start their women’s doubles tournament at Arthur Ashe Stadium tonight.
Current Highlights
Marta Kostyuk (11) leads on Grandstand against Ekaterina Alexandrova (18). Kostyuk broke serve early despite a 38% first serve rate, hitting six winners.
Sabalenka already broke Kamilla Rakhimova, showcasing dominance on second serve returns. Sabalenka started strong, winning her first five service points.
Upcoming Action
Alexander Zverev faced another five-set match on Arthur Ashe, eventually overcoming Quentin Halys. Zverev stressed the need for more efficient play.
Learner Tien advanced easily against Gaël Monfils, maintaining a perfect set record. Tien faces a challenging match next against Jakub Menšík.
Other Notable Performances
Elena Rybakina breezed through her match against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, hitting seven aces to reach the third round.
Coco Gauff, a crowd favorite, overcame Paula Badosa in a tough straight-set match. Gauff will face Cristina Bucşa next.
Naomi Osaka survived a scare from Kateřina Siniaková, reaching 80 Grand Slam main draw wins in style. Iga Świątek continued her cruise with a win over Nadia Podoroska.
Madison Keys, after a tense match against Anna Bondár, moved to the third round via a 10-point tiebreak win.
Day 5 Recap
Félix Auger-Aliassime was ousted by Karen Khachanov after a bright start, emphasizing Khachanov’s control.
The Tennis Podcast offers a detailed overview of the previous day’s action. It’s part of The Athletic network.
Grandstand Order of Play
Today’s Grandstand schedule features Marta Kostyuk vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova, Daniil Medvedev against Arthur Rinderknech, and Emma Navarro facing Karolína Muchová.
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