Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance as Williams sisters return to Grand Slam play
5 sourcesUpdated Sep 9, 2026
The 2026 U.S. Open is underway in New York, with ESPN providing extensive coverage across its networks and digital platforms, including a new RedZone-style whip-around stream for subscribers. Day 4 featured victories by Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Emma Navarro, while the Williams sisters returned to Grand Slam action; rain caused some scheduling disruptions. India’s main representation is in men’s doubles, with Yuki Bhambri, N. Sriram Balaji and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha beginning first-round play, while Sumit Nagal exited in qualifying.
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Zheng vs Keys rematch already has me excited for 2027, that first match was a battle.
Wish Nagal had qualified, would've loved to see him get a run in singles this year.
Alcaraz just looks unstoppable right now, scary consistent for someone so young.
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