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Alcaraz reaches US Open quarter-finals with commanding win over Paul

Carlos Alcaraz reached the US Open quarter-finals with a 6-4 6-3 6-4 victory over Tommy Paul, extending his comeback from a four-month wrist injury to 18 consecutive Grand Slam match wins. The defending champion has dropped only one set in four matches.

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Sabalenka halts US Open match over cannabis smell, advances without dropping set

Aryna Sabalenka paused her US Open third-round match on 4 September 2026 to complain about cannabis smoke, then defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3 6-4 without dropping a set. The defending champion must win the tournament to retain her world number one ranking.

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US Open Day Six: Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Pegula and Medvedev Lead Third-Round Matchups

The US Open third round begins on day six with seeded players facing each other for the first time. Top competitors including Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Pegula and Medvedev headline matches across four courts throughout the day.

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Betting Spectators Disrupting Tennis Matches as Gambling Culture Spreads

Betting spectators are increasingly disrupting professional tennis matches by heckling players they have wagered against. The US Open's new partnership with betting platform Kalshi has intensified the issue, creating tension between tournament profits and player welfare.

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Monfils Bows Out at US Open in Straight-Sets Loss to Tien in Final Grand Slam

Gaël Monfils's 22-year grand slam career ends in a straight-sets loss to Learner Tien at the US Open. The 40-year-old French showman, retiring after 2026, finishes as one of tennis's greatest players never to win a major title.

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Dart exits US Open in second round as Britain's singles hopes fade

Harriet Dart's second-round loss to Marie Bouzkova ends British representation in the US Open women's singles, leaving Fran Jones as the tournament's last British hope in either draw.

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Kyrgios Accepts One-Month Ban and Enters Treatment After Cocaine Test

Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban and entered a treatment program after testing positive for cocaine at a Mallorca ATP event in June 2026. His suspension ended on 3 September, clearing him to return to professional tennis immediately.

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Wildcard Dane Sweeny stuns 14th seed Musetti to reach US Open last 32

Wildcard Dane Sweeny pulled off a stunning upset at the US Open on 3 September 2026, defeating 14th seed Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the third round. The Australian, ranked 109 places below his opponent, earned his biggest career win and $US290,000 in prize money.

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Khachanov stuns third seed Auger-Aliassime in US Open second round

Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime loses to unseeded Karen Khachanov 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the US Open second round, with unforced errors and brilliant Russian winners proving decisive.

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Osaka battles past Siniakova in tense US Open second round

Naomi Osaka defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 on September 3, 2026, to advance to the US Open third round. The 13th seed recovered from dropping the second set to dominate the final frame in a match that reflected her recent improved form across multiple surfaces.

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De Minaur Overcomes Weather Delays to Reach US Open Second Round

Alex de Minaur defeated Andrea Guerrieri 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the US Open second round despite weather delays and a two-hour rain interruption. Fellow Australians Taylah Preston and Daria Kasatkina both exited in the first round.

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Birds interrupt Medvedev's path to third round at US Open

Daniil Medvedev advanced to the US Open third round on 2 September 2026, defeating Sebastian Gorzny 6-1 6-3 7-5 despite an unusual interruption when birds landed on the net during play.

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