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This is how the round of 16 of the 2026 US Open looks: Will there be more surprises?

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 6 Sep 2026
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Round of 16 at the 2026 US Open. Photo: gettyimages

The second week of the US Open 2026 begins, filled with exciting elements and with both singles draws ensuring strong emotions and tennis spectacle. There are 16 women and 16 men still dreaming of the title in Flushing Meadows, so it's worth reviewing their matchups and some peculiarities of the upcoming encounters that will keep all tennis lovers engaged on Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7.

Round of 16 in the men's draw of the US Open 2026

It is evident that there is a tremendous imbalance between the top and bottom halves of the men's draw. Alexander Zverev is the clear favorite, being the only survivor in the top half who has experience competing in a Grand Slam final. Additionally, he has a seemingly smooth path to the final, although young players like Blockx and Tien could upset all predictions.

In contrast, it is very difficult to make predictions in the bottom half of the draw. It is worth noting that Carlos Alcaraz is the favorite, but now we will see if he is ready for ambitious goals after months without competing. Paul is a formidable rival, while Shelton and Tsitsipas would be tough opponents in the quarterfinals. Medvedev and Tiafoe will clash in a significant match, with one emerging as a strong candidate for the semifinals.

  • Zverev vs Darderi

  • Gea vs Van de Zandschulp

  • Khachanov vs Tien

  • Cerúndolo vs Blockx

  • Medvedev vs Tiafoe

  • Michelsen vs Etcheverry

  • Shelton vs Tsitsipas

  • Alcaraz vs Paul

Round of 16 in the women's draw of the US Open 2026

The top favorites have performed well in the first week, leading to a very demanding round of 16 for all of them due to the high average level of the WTA circuit. Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula, in the top half, and Cori Gauff and Elena Rybakina in the bottom half, aim to meet in the semifinals, but there will be strong challengers such as Andreeva, Osaka, Noskova, Jovic, and Swiatek.

  • Sabalenka vs Townsend

  • Kostyuk vs Noskova

  • Pegula vs Cirstea

  • Kalinskaya vs Navarro

  • Andreeva vs Potapova

  • Jovic vs Gauff

  • Swiatek vs Zheng

  • Osaka vs Rybakina

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