The 2026 U.S. Open’s round of 16 is in full swing at Flushing Meadows, New York. Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, faces off against Taylor Townsend in an intense matchup. Carlos Alcaraz is also a key player in today’s session.
The evening session features Ben Shelton against two-time Slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas, along with matches involving Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe. Matches can be watched on ESPN and ABC from 3 to 6 p.m. ET, or streamed via Fubo.
Key Match Updates
Sabalenka vs. Townsend
Aryna Sabalenka is working to defend her title against Taylor Townsend. After several exchanges, Sabalenka found her momentum, breaking Townsend to lead 5-2, but Townsend is not giving up, earning a break point to stay in the set.
“Sabalenka has shown resilience, overcoming multiple breaks and capitalizing on Townsend’s errors.”
Men’s Singles Matches
- Tommy Paul (20) vs. Carlos Alcaraz (2) at 2 p.m. ET
- Alex Michelsen vs. Tomás Martín Etcheverry (27) at 2:30 p.m. ET
- Daniil Medvedev (7) vs. Francis Tiafoe (11) at 3 p.m. ET
- Ben Shelton (8) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas at 7 p.m. ET
Women’s Singles Matches
- Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Taylor Townsend at 11:30 a.m. ET
- Marta Kostyuk (11) vs. Linda Nosková at 12:30 p.m. ET
- Jessica Pegula (3) vs. Sorana Cîrstea (16) at 4:40 p.m. ET
- Anna Kalinskaya (21) vs. Emma Navarro (26) at 8:40 p.m. ET
Highlights from Previous Matches
Alexandra Eala’s journey at the U.S. Open ended with a tough three-set loss to Iva Jovic, despite strong support from the crowd.
Learner Tien continues his successful run by defeating Jakub Menšík in a five-set match, showcasing great consistency and few errors.
Elena Rybakina secured her place in the final 16 after a challenging match against Yuliia Starodubtseva, setting up a meeting with Naomi Osaka.
Naomi Osaka triumphed over Elise Mertens in a thrilling three-set match, with her powerful serve playing a crucial role.