Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance as US Open reaches quarterfinals
Top seeds march on at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz delivered an impressive statement performance to reach the quarterfinals, with the Spaniard cruising through his fourth-round match in commanding fashion. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka overcame a tricky test from American Taylor Townsend to secure her spot in the last eight, continuing her strong run at Flushing Meadows.
Naomi Osaka showed renewed competitive form as she looks to upset Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in what promises to be a compelling clash. The emerging Jovic advanced after eliminating Eala, setting up a quarterfinal meeting with Coco Gauff. However, American hopes suffered a setback when Taylor Fritz squandered a two-set lead to bow out of the tournament.
Away from the courts, Wimbledon has signalled plans to take a firm stance against influencers, following controversy surrounding their presence at the US Open that has generated significant discussion within the tennis community.
Today's tennis headlines
- Naomi Osaka looks formidable again -- can she upset AO champion Elena Rybakina? — espn.com
- 'Happy' Alcaraz cruises to quarterfinals at Open — espn.com
- Hopes for a U.S. men's title reach Open quarters — espn.com
- Sabalenka into US Open quarters over Townsend — espn.com
- Wimbledon set to take stand against influencers — espn.com
- Jovic ends Eala's Open run, will face Gauff next — espn.com
- Fritz squanders 2-set lead, ousted from US Open — espn.com
- 📱 Inside the influencer controversy at US Open — espn.com
- Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach last eight — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- US Open tennis 2026: Tiafoe beats Medvedev, Alcaraz sees off Paul, Sabalenka and Noskova win on day eight – as it happened — theguardian.com
- Carlos Alcaraz takes it up a level as he reaches US Open quarter-final — theguardian.com
- Sabalenka overcomes tricky Townsend test at US Open — feeds.bbci.co.uk