US Open 1/64-Finals: Shelton Stages Comeback; Swiatek Advances Smoothly

2026-09-01 · Tennis Trade

Shelton's Dramatic Turnaround

Billy Shelton produced a stunning comeback at the US Open 1/64-finals, rallying from a first-set defeat to overcome Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6 6-2. After dropping the opening set, Shelton dominated the middle frames before clinching a tense third-set tiebreak to secure his place in the Round of 32.

Swiatek and Auger-Aliassime Advance

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek dispatched Xiyu Wang with ease, winning 6-2 6-3 in a one-sided affair. Elsewhere, Felix Auger-Aliassime also progressed through, defeating Ryoji Hijikata 7-5 4-6 6-3 7-5 in a competitive battle that showcased his resilience across four sets.

Mensik Impresses; Halys Overcomes Late Resistance

Czech prospect Jiri Mensik impressed with a dominant 6-1 6-4 7-5 victory over Shuichi Mochizuki. Qualifier Quentin Halys also advanced by defeating Francisco Diaz Acosta 6-4 7-5 6-7 6-1, while Luca Tien secured a straight-sets win against Nuno Borges.

Popyrin Stuns Dimitrov

In a major upset, Alexei Popyrin downed former top-ranked Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 3-6 2-6 4-6, advancing to the next round. However, Krejcikova-affiliated player Katerina Siniakova fell short, losing 3-6 2-6 to Elisabetta Cocciaretto in her opening match.

Simakin Dominates in China

Away from Flushing Meadows, Ivan Simakin breezed through his opening encounter at the Zhangjiagang 1/16-finals in convincing fashion, dispatching Dmitry Yevseyev 6-1 6-2.

All results of 2026-09-01

Tournament	Match	Score
US Open	B. Shelton def. T. Griekspoor	1-6 6-1 7-6 6-2
US Open	Q. Halys def. F. Diaz Acosta	6-4 7-5 6-7 6-1
US Open	L. Tien def. N. Borges	4-6 1-6 2-6
US Open	F. Auger-Aliassime def. R. Hijikata	7-5 4-6 6-3 7-5
US Open	I. Swiatek def. Xiy. Wang	6-2 6-3
US Open	K. Siniakova def. E. Cocciaretto	3-6 2-6
US Open	J. Mensik def. S. Mochizuki	6-1 6-4 7-5
US Open	A. Popyrin def. G. Dimitrov	6-3 3-6 2-6 4-6
Zhangjiagang	I. Simakin def. D. Yevseyev	6-1 6-2