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Alcaraz and Sabalenka Advance to US Open Last 16; Williams Sisters Exit

Sep 5, 2026
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka reach US Open last 16 as Williams fall

## Alcaraz and Sabalenka Progress

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champions, have secured their spots in the last 16 of the US Open. Alcaraz, returning from a four-month injury hiatus, defeated China's Wu Yibing in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. He will next face Tommy Paul, who overcame Alexander Bublik in a five-set match.

Sabalenka also had a strong performance, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 without facing a break point. She will play against Taylor Townsend in the next round.

## Williams Sisters' Doubles Defeat

Serena and Venus Williams, playing their first Grand Slam doubles event since 2022, were eliminated in a thrilling match against Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint. Despite a strong comeback to level the match, the Williams sisters lost 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 in a three-hour battle.

## Other Matches

In other singles action, Jessica Pegula advanced after a comeback win against Leylah Fernandez. Marta Kostyuk defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova, and Emma Navarro upset Karolina Muchova. Frances Tiafoe and Daniil Medvedev both secured comfortable victories to reach the last 16, while Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Jiri Lehecka to advance.

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