U.S. Open Round of 16: Highlights and Results

The round of 16 at the 2026 U.S. Open has begun at Flushing Meadows, New York. Today’s session features top-ranked players and promises thrilling matchups for tennis enthusiasts.

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Taylor Townsend

Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, defends her title against Taylor Townsend. In the opening set, Sabalenka gained momentum with a series of breaks. Despite Townsend’s resilience, Sabalenka managed to serve for the set, showcasing her powerful game. Townsend, however, remained competitive, creating several break opportunities herself.

Other Key Matches Today

The day session also includes Carlos Alcaraz taking on Tommy Paul. In the evening, Ben Shelton faces Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe will be in action. Fans can watch matches on ESPN and ABC or stream via Fubo.

Upset Alerts and Close Matches

In yesterday’s exciting encounters, Iva Jovic overcame Alexandra Eala in a match that spanned over three hours. Eala, despite a strong start, couldn’t hold off Jovic’s late surge. Another highlight was Naomi Osaka’s thrilling victory over Elise Mertens. Osaka’s serving prowess, coupled with multiple third-set winners, proved decisive.

Men’s Singles Today’s Schedule

Today’s men’s singles matches feature prominent American players. Key matches include:

• Tommy Paul (20) vs. Carlos Alcaraz (2) at 2 p.m. ET
• Alex Michelsen vs. Tomás Martín Etcheverry (27) at 2:30 p.m. ET
• Daniil Medvedev (7) vs. Francis Tiafoe (11) at 3 p.m. ET
• Ben Shelton (8) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas at 7 p.m. ET

Women’s Singles Matches

The women’s singles lineup includes:

• Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Taylor Townsend at 11:30 a.m. ET
• Marta Kostyuk (11) vs. Linda Nosková at 12:30 p.m. ET
• Jessica Pegula (3) vs. Sorana Cîrstea (16) at 4:40 p.m. ET
• Anna Kalinskaya (21) vs. Emma Navarro (26) at 8:40 p.m. ET

With plenty of matches still to come, tennis fans eagerly anticipate more action as players fight for a spot in the quarterfinals.