US Open Day 8 schedule: Sabalenka, Alcaraz fourth round main event

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The 2026 US Open enters its second week on Sunday, September 6, with the fourth round taking center stage at Flushing Meadows. The round of 16 will feature some of the tournament’s biggest names, with defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz among those starting their progress into the quarter-finals.

Sabalenka, the top seed, will continue her title defense against American Taylor Townsend. The Belarusian is seeking a third straight US Open crown and has been one of the most consistent players in the draw so far, while Townsend will have her home crowd behind her as she bids to reach the quarter-finals.

Alcaraz will also face American opposition as the second seed takes on 20th seed Tommy Paul at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defending champion is aiming for an eighth Grand Slam title and will be tested by Paul, who has already fought his way to the last 16.

The schedule also features some interesting clashes with other top contenders. American eighth seed Ben Shelton takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas, while 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev faces 11th seed Frances Tiafoe. On the women’s side, third seed Jessica Pegula takes on 16th seed Sorana Cirstea, while Emma Navarro and Anna Kalinskaya are also battling for a quarter-final spot.

The tournament now enters its second week, and each match takes on greater significance as the remaining players try to secure their place in the final eight. The fourth round will be played at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium and the Grandstand.

US OPEN DAY PROGRAM 8

ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM

  • (1) Aryna Sabalenka vs Taylor Townsend (USA) — 9:00 p.m
  • (2) Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs (20) Tommy Paul (USA) — No earlier than 11:30 p.m.
  • (8) Ben Shelton (USA) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) – 4:30
  • (21) Anna Kalinskaya vs (26) Emma Navarro (USA) — next matches

LOUIS ARMSTRONG STADIUM

  • (6) Linda Noskova (CZE) vs (11) Marta Kostyuk (UKR) — Sun before 10:00 p.m.
  • (7) Daniil Medvedev vs (11) Frances Tiafoe (USA) — No earlier than 00:30
  • (3) Jessica Pegula (USA) vs (16) Sorana Cirstea (ROU) — The following matches

STATION

  • (27) Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG) vs Alex Michelsen (USA) — Not before midnight

All times given in the schedule are in IST. Matches listed as “Not Before” will only start after the previous match at that ground has finished.

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Issued by:

Debodinna Chakraborty

Published on:

06 Sep 2026 12:38 IST