11 sources·updated Sep 12, 11:59 PM

Alcaraz and Sabalenka Progress in US Open Third Round Matches

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both advanced to the third round of the US Open with decisive victories over Jaime Faria and Polina Iatcenko, respectively. American player Ben Shelton also secured a place in the next round, marking his fourth consecutive year advancing this far in the tournament.

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sports.yahoo.com·Sep 16, 1:10 AM
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In the latest MLB games, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Jacob Misiorowski earning the victory, while the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 thanks to Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The New York Yankees emerged victorious against the Minnesota Twins with an 8-1 score, led by pitcher Max Fried, whereas the Baltimore Orioles triumphed over the New York Mets in 11 innings with a score of 7-5, driven by Alex Hoppe's pitching efforts. The Tampa Bay Rays continue to lead the AL East with a record of 91-59, while the Milwaukee Brewers top the NL Central at 94-57.

aljazeera.com·Sep 12, 11:14 PM
Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open women’s singles final | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Elena Rybakina won the US Open women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, marking her third Grand Slam title and propelling her to world number one. This victory ended Sabalenka's 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows and denied her a chance to win three consecutive titles at the US Open. Rybakina's triumph earned her a prize of $5.5 million, adding to her previous 2023 Australian Open win and her 2022 Wimbledon title.

aljazeera.com·Sep 11, 9:28 PM
Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women’s singles final – start, prize, form | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the 2026 US Open women's singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 12, with Sabalenka seeking her third consecutive title and Rybakina looking to become the new world No. 1. In the semifinals, Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2, while Rybakina came back from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka has won four Grand Slam titles, including two US Open titles, while Rybakina has two, including the 2026 Australian Open.

aljazeera.com·Sep 11, 4:56 AM
Sabalenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina epic in US Open final | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to advance to the US Open final, aiming for her third consecutive title and join Chris Evert and Serena Williams in achieving a threepeat. Elena Rybakina secured her spot in the final by overcoming Coco Gauff with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, setting up a showdown against Sabalenka. Sabalenka's performance highlighted her powerful groundstrokes, and she acknowledged the pressure she faced but ultimately maintained focus to win decisively.

aljazeera.com·Sep 9, 5:20 AM
Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Jessica Pegula secured a spot in the semifinals of the US Open by defeating Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a match that lasted two hours and 20 minutes, marking her fifth consecutive win against Navarro. The match featured nine breaks of serve, and Pegula is poised to face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who previously defeated her in the finals of 2024 and the semifinals last year. Additionally, second-ranked Elena Rybakina could become the top-ranked player with a win over Zheng Qinwen in their quarterfinal match.

aljazeera.com·Sep 8, 7:48 PM
Aryna Sabalenka beats Linda Noskova to reach US Open semifinals | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the US Open semifinals by defeating Linda Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7), marking her sixth consecutive semifinal appearance in the tournament. Sabalenka struck 42 winners but converted only two of her nine break point chances, while Noskova delivered 18 aces and a total of 46 winners, becoming the first player to take a set off Sabalenka in this tournament. This victory not only extends Sabalenka's winning streak at Flushing Meadows to 18 matches but also represents her first triumph over a top-10 player since March, as she aims to defend her world number one ranking amid competitive challenges.

aljazeera.com·Sep 8, 6:58 AM
US Open: Zheng in 5-0 comeback; Gauff, Rybakina, Zverev also in quarters | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina advanced to the US Open quarterfinals, while Zheng Qinwen upset six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek in a dramatic comeback. Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) and is looking for his second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open. Zheng is the first qualifier to reach the quarterfinals since Emma Raducanu in 2021, having staged remarkable comebacks in her matches, while Andreeva also progressed after a three-set battle against Potapova.

aljazeera.com·Sep 6, 7:59 AM
Zverev and Gauff ease into US Open last 16 but Alex Eala falls to Jovic | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Alexander Zverev advanced in the US Open with a 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-2 victory over Alejandro Tabilo, while Naomi Osaka won a tough three-set match against Elise Mertens, finishing 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. American Iva Jovic edged out Filipina Alexandra Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a thrilling match, and she will next face Coco Gauff, who defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4. The day was marked by early exits for American players, including ninth seed Taylor Fritz, who lost to Francisco Cerundolo after leading two sets to none, ending his tournament run.

aljazeera.com·Sep 5, 7:15 AM
Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka successfully advanced to the last 16 of the US Open, with Alcaraz defeating Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 and Sabalenka overpowering Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4, the latter serving 10 aces and firing 29 winners. In contrast, tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams faced a tough defeat in doubles, losing to 14th seeds Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in a thrilling three-hour match that concluded 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/7). Notable singles results included Jessica Pegula's comeback victory over Leylah Fernandez (1-6, 6-4, 6-3), Frances Tiafoe's defeat of Valentin Vacherot (6-4, 6-2, 6-4

aljazeera.com·Sep 3, 7:46 AM
Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine | Tennis | Al Jazeera

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the US Open after defeating Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2, while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka won decisively against Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1. Among other notable performances, Jessica Pegula took just 56 minutes to defeat Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1, and Ben Shelton overcame Hubert Hurkacz in a hard-fought match, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5. Organizers faced significant challenges due to a backlog of 14 matches caused by rain delays, and notable upsets included lucky loser Bu Yunchaokete's victory over 12th seed Rafael Jodar and Alex Michelsen's win against 16th seed Brandon Nakashima.

tennisnow.com·Sep 3, 3:30 AM
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Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to defeat Jaime Faria in four sets and advance to the third round of the US Open. Ben Shelton successfully made it to the third round for the fourth consecutive year, while Jessica Pegula and Taylor Townsend showcased strong serving performances. Rafael Jodar faced a disappointing exit, managing only 4 games in his match at the tournament.