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US Open 2026: Alcaraz-Shelton Clash Headlines Star-Studded Quarter-Final Day
The quarter-finals of the 2026 US Open continue on Day 10, following a Round of 16 that significantly altered both the men's and women's draws. Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina strengthened her bid for the World No. 1 ranking with a straight-sets victory over former champion Naomi Osaka of Japan. China's Qinwen Zheng staged another comeback win, this time eliminating six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek of Poland. American Coco Gauff advanced comfortably past compatriot Iva Jovic, while Germany's Alexander Zverev continued his campaign for a first US Open title with a straightforward win over Italy's Luciano Darderi. Russia's Karen Khachanov battled past American Learner Tien in five sets, and Belgium's Alexander Blockx made history as the first man from his country to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
Tuesday's schedule features several marquee matchups. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus opens play on Arthur Ashe Stadium against Czech player Linda Noskova. That will be followed by an all-American encounter between Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen. The evening's headline match pits American Ben Shelton against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, while fellow Americans Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro will also battle for a semi-final berth.
Seeded players competing on Day 10 include, on the men's side, Carlos Alcaraz (2), Ben Shelton (8), and Frances Tiafoe (11). On the women's side, the lineup features Aryna Sabalenka (1), Jessica Pegula (3), Linda Noskova (6), and Emma Navarro (26). No Indian players remain in the tournament, as all have been eliminated.
The full Day 10 schedule (September 8, IST) on Arthur Ashe Stadium is as follows: Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova at 9:00 PM; Frances Tiafoe vs Alex Michelsen at 10:30 PM; Jessica Pegula vs Emma Navarro at 4:30 AM; and Ben Shelton vs Carlos Alcaraz at 6:00 AM.
Additional doubles and mixed doubles matches are scheduled across Louis Armstrong Stadium and Courts 5, 6, 11, and 12, including wheelchair doubles events. All match timings are tentative.
Fans in India can watch Day 10 action live on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar. In the United States, coverage will be broadcast on ESPN, while viewers in the United Kingdom can follow the matches on Sky Sports.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain enters the tournament as the defending men's singles champion. In the women's draw, top seed Aryna Sabalenka will face Linda Noskova in her quarter-final matchup.