Round of 16 Begins at the U.S. Open
Action unfolds at the 2026 U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, NY, with Aryna Sabalenka (1) and Carlos Alcaraz (2) headlining the day session. Ben Shelton (8) faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the evening, while Jessica Pegula (3) and Frances Tiafoe (11) compete today. Check the schedule and scores and follow the live action.
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Sabalenka Serving for the Set Against Townsend
Aryna Sabalenka (1) has momentum against Taylor Townsend, serving for the set at *5-4. Townsend holds strong at 40-15, but Sabalenka’s backhand ties the action. Townsend persists and holds the serve, leaving Sabalenka to serve once more to clinch the set.
Townsend Resists, Sabalenka Shifts Momentum
At 5-3*, Townsend earns triple break and converts when Sabalenka hits a forehand into the net. Sabalenka had previously rallied to 5-2*, breaking Townsend swiftly, as Townsend missed a forehand long.
Competitive Early Games
Early breaks dominate, as Sabalenka holds firm at 4-2*, jumping to a 40-0 lead. Townsend challenges her at 3-2*, managing a rare hold, yet double faults to deuce. Sabalenka converts subsequent break chances.
Townsend Keeps Pressure On
In the opening games, Townsend’s forehand errors provide Sabalenka break opportunities. Sabalenka capitalizes, using forehand winners. Yet Townsend is tenacious, occasionally leading but double-faulting at key moments.
U.S. Open Singles Matches Overview
Men’s singles feature American players, with Tommy Paul (20) facing Carlos Alcaraz (2), among others. Women’s singles see Aryna Sabalenka against Taylor Townsend, Jessica Pegula facing Sorana Cîrstea, and more.
Women’s Singles Schedule
- Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Taylor Townsend, 11:30 a.m. ET
- Marta Kostyuk (11) vs. Linda Nosková, 12:30 p.m. ET*
- Jessica Pegula (3) vs. Sorana Cîrstea (16), 4:40 p.m. ET*
- Anna Kalinskaya (21) vs. Emma Navarro (26), 8:40 p.m. ET**
*Estimated times
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