Coco Gauff and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina are set to clash in the US Open semi‑final, a match that will decide who reaches the tournament final. The two have met twice before, with Gauff winning in 2022 and Rybakina taking the 2026 Canadian Open semi‑final. Both players have strong Grand Slam semi‑final records, making this a highly anticipated showdown.
Reunited British‑American duo Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram knocked out last year’s champions Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 6‑4 6‑4 to book a place in the Wimbledon men’s doubles final. The pair, three‑time US Open champions, will face 2024 runners‑up Kevin Krawietz and Tim Putz in the final.
Jessica Pegula, after hard‑fought wins over Leylah Fernandez and Emma Navarro, looks ahead to her US Open semi‑final against Aryna Sabalenka. She noted Sabalenka’s confidence after a recent ten‑point tie‑break win and reflected on their head‑to‑head history, emphasizing the challenge ahead.
Frances Tiafoe rallied from two sets down to beat fellow American Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) in the US Open quarter‑final, securing his place in the semi‑finals. After the match he embraced a tearful Michelsen on Arthur Ashe Stadium, offering words of support that were praised by former champion Andy Roddick.
Elena Rybakina is on the brink of the world No.1 ranking, needing just one more win at the US Open. Former champions Jim Courier and Lindsay Davenport discussed her form and offered advice, noting her strong recent performances and the challenge posed by Qinwen Zheng. The article highlights Rybakina’s mental composure and recent victories, including a win over Naomi Osaka.
Holger Rune, the former world No.3, revealed on Instagram that he will return to competition at the Davis Cup tie in Copenhagen on 18 September, ending an 11‑month hiatus caused by a ruptured Achilles tendon. He discussed how the injury reshaped his approach to training, nutrition and recovery, citing inspiration from top players such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Coco Gauff said her game has transformed since hiring coach Gavin MacMillan, crediting him for restoring confidence in her serve and forehand and for mental shifts that let her play without regrets. The changes have propelled her to a ninth consecutive straight‑sets win and a US Open quarter‑final appearance, marking her 12th major quarter‑final.
Former world No.1 Andy Roddick told ESPN that the growing “Eala‑mania” in the Philippines is real and here to stay, highlighting the Filipino star’s recent victories over Iga Swiatek and her WTA title in Washington. He emphasized that her on‑court success backs the hype and noted her next stop will be the Singapore Open.
Zheng Qinwen, the 23‑year‑old Chinese Olympic champion, rallied from a 5‑0 deficit in the first set to beat former champion Iga Swiatek at the US Open. The 7‑5, 6‑3 victory sends her into the quarter‑finals, extending her New York winning streak to seven matches.
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated in the fourth round of the 2026 US Open, falling 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to American No.1 Ben Shelton at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The loss came after recent coaching changes, with Tsitsipas now working with Thomas Perrin and Patrick Mouratoglou.