US Open 2026: Historic semi-final line-up takes shape
Women's semis set with top seeds advancing
The US Open women's semi-finals will feature an all top-four seed line-up following dominant performances from Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka dispatched Madison Pegula in commanding fashion, while Rybakina staged a comeback victory against Zheng Qinwen to claim the world No. 1 ranking. Coco Gauff secured her place in the final four after a dramatic encounter in which she saved two match points, drawing inspiration from fellow American Taylor Fritz's run in the men's draw.
Men's semis feature emerging American duo
The men's draw has witnessed a changing of the guard, with Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton reaching the semi-finals in what represents a legacy moment following Gaël Monfils' departure from elite competition. Alexander Zverev, who has reached four major semi-finals this year, advanced despite his demanding schedule, while Khachanov progressed when his opponent Blockx retired.
Doubles success and tournament tributes
Great Britain's Neal Skupski and Ryan Harrison have secured a spot in the men's doubles final. The tournament also paused to remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honouring the historical significance of the date and the event's location in New York.
Today's tennis headlines
- US Open tennis 2026 women’s semi-finals: Sabalenka dominates Pegula, Gauff v Rybakina – live — theguardian.com
- Harrison & GB's Skupski into US Open men's doubles final — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Riddles and rhymes: Meet the unsung heroes behind U.S. Open player success — espn.com
- US Open: Tennis remembers 9/11 25 years on — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Tiafoe v Shelton US Open semi-final a legacy of the departing Gaël Monfils — theguardian.com
- Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment — theguardian.com
- Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- After rocky start to US Open, Zverev reaches 4th major semi of 2026 — espn.com
- Gauff, with nod to Tiafoe, saves 2 match points in reaching US Open semis — espn.com
- Khachanov, up 2 sets, advances to US Open semis when Blockx retires — espn.com
- Rybakina beats Zheng in comeback to reach US Open semis, climb to No. 1 — espn.com