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The 2026 US Open heads into the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Sept. 8, showcasing many of the tournament’s top seeds battling for a spot in both the men’s and women’s singles semifinals.
The day kicks off with the first women’s singles quarterfinal, featuring world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who is aiming for her fourth US Open title. She will take on Wimbledon champion and No. 6 seed Linda Noskova, who endured a tense battle against Marta Kostyuk – requiring six match points – to ultimately secure her spot in the quarterfinals.
The second women’s quarterfinal sets the stage for an all-American showdown between No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula and No. 26 seed Emma Navarro.
Turning to the men’s draw, fans will see another all-American battle as No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe faces off against the unseeded Alex Michelsen.
The evening session will culminate with a marquee matchup as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, takes on No. 8 seed Ben Shelton.
How to watch the 2026 US Open
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
- Time: Matches start at 11:30 a.m. ET
- TV: ESPN, ESPN2
- Streaming : ESPN Unlimited, Fubo
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Sabalenka battles to take the first set
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka opened the match with commanding play against No. 6 seed Linda Noskova, racing to a 4-1 lead in the first set. However, Noskova capitalized on a series of unforced errors from Sabalenka and staged an impressive comeback, narrowing the gap and shifting the momentum. Despite the late surge from Noskova, Sabalenka won the tiebreak and claimed the opening set 7(7)-6(1).
US Open scores Tuesday
Scores will be added as each match is completed
US Open schedule Tuesday
All times Eastern and subject to change
Women’s singles quarterfinal
- No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka vs. No. 6 Linda Noskova, 11:30 a.m.
- No. 3 Jessica Pegula vs. No. 26 Emma Navarro, 7 p.m.
Men’s singles quarterfinal
- No. 11 Frances Tiafoe vs. Alex Michelsen, 1 p.m.
- No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz vs. No. 8 Ben Shelton, 8:30 p.m.
US Open schedule Wednesday
Times will be added once order of play is announced
Women’s singles quarterfinal
- No. 4 Coco Gauff vs. No. 5 Mirra Andreeva
- No. 2 Elena Rybakina vs. Qinwen Zheng
Men’s singles quarterfinal
- No. 28 Alexander Blockx vs. Karen Khachanov
- No. 1 Alexander Zverev vs. Botic van de Zandschulp