US Open 2026: Exciting Fourth Round Matches Set to Begin
The 2026 US Open is entering an exciting second week, starting Sunday, September 6, at Flushing Meadows. The fourth round will showcase some of the biggest stars in tennis, including defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, who are both eager to move towards the quarter-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed in the women’s draw, is set to continue her title defense against American player Taylor Townsend. Sabalenka is on a quest for her third straight US Open title and has shown impressive form throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Townsend will have enthusiastic support from the home crowd as she aims for a spot in the quarter-finals.
On the men’s side, second seed Carlos Alcaraz will face American Tommy Paul, who is seeded 20th, in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz, the defending champion, is looking to claim his eighth Grand Slam title. Paul has had a tough road to reach this stage, making for an intense matchup.
The day’s schedule also includes several other thrilling matches featuring top contenders. Eighth seed Ben Shelton will take on Stefanos Tsitsipas, while the 2021 champion, Daniil Medvedev, will face off against 11th-seeded Frances Tiafoe. In women’s matches, third seed Jessica Pegula is set to compete against 16th seed Sorana Cirstea, alongside a battle between Emma Navarro and Anna Kalinskaya for a spot in the quarter-finals.
As the tournament progresses into its second week, every match becomes even more critical as players vie for a place in the final eight. The fourth-round matches will take place across Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and the Grandstand.
Match Schedule for US Open Day 8
ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Taylor Townsend (USA) — 9:00 p.m.
- Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs. Tommy Paul (USA) — Not before 11:30 p.m.
- Ben Shelton (USA) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) — 4:30 a.m.
- Anna Kalinskaya vs. Emma Navarro (USA) — Following matches
LOUIS ARMSTRONG STADIUM
- Linda Noskova (CZE) vs. Marta Kostyuk (UKR) — Not before 10:00 p.m.
- Daniil Medvedev vs. Frances Tiafoe (USA) — Not before 12:30 a.m.
- Jessica Pegula (USA) vs. Sorana Cirstea (ROU) — Following matches
GRANDSTAND
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG) vs. Alex Michelsen (USA) — Not before midnight
All times listed are in IST. Matches that are marked as “Not before” will start only after the previous match has concluded.
Stay tuned as the excitement builds in this year’s US Open!
