2026 US Open Singles Quarterfinals Preview
The 2026 US Open is heading into one of its most exciting stages — the singles quarterfinals. Both the men’s and women’s draws have already produced some big results, and today’s remaining fourth-round matches will decide who joins them. Here is a simple guide to who has already booked a quarterfinal spot, who is still fighting for one, and when the quarterfinal matches will be played.
Women’s Singles: Confirmed Quarterfinalists
In the top half of the draw, two quarterfinal matchups are already set:
- Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs Linda Nosková (6)
- Jessica Pegula (3) vs Emma Navarro (26)
Sabalenka, the top seed, has looked strong throughout the tournament, while Nosková has been in good form to reach this stage. On the other side, Pegula and Navarro — both American players — will meet for a place in the semifinals.
The bottom half of the women’s draw is still being decided. Four more players will book their quarterfinal tickets today, coming from these fourth-round matches:
- Mirra Andreeva (5) vs Anastasia Potapova (24)
- Iva Jovic (14) vs Coco Gauff (4)
- Iga Świątek (8) vs Qinwen Zheng
- Naomi Osaka (13) vs Elena Rybakina (2)
These are all high-quality matchups, and each one could easily go either way, which makes today’s action must-watch tennis.
Men’s Singles: Confirmed Quarterfinalists
On the men’s side, the bottom half of the draw is already complete, with two quarterfinal matches locked in:
- Frances Tiafoe (11) vs Alex Michelsen
- Ben Shelton (8) vs Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Both matches feature American talent facing tough opposition, with Alcaraz, the second seed, looking to continue his strong run against fellow rising star Shelton.
The top half of the men’s draw is not yet finished. Four more quarterfinalists will emerge from today’s fourth-round matches:
- Alexander Zverev (1) vs Luciano Darderi (21)
- Arthur Géa (LL) vs Botic van de Zandschulp
- Karen Khachanov vs Learner Tien (14)
- Francisco Cerúndolo (24) vs Alexander Blockx (28)
Zverev, the top seed, will be looking to secure his place in the last eight without too much trouble, but Darderi has already shown he can compete with top players in this tournament.
Quarterfinal Schedule
Once all sixteen quarterfinalists (eight men and eight women) are confirmed, the quarterfinal matches will be played over two days at the US Open.
=> View schedule, order of play, and results
Tuesday, September 8
Morning Session
- Gates open: 9:30 AM
- Play begins: 11:00 AM
- Matches include: Men’s Doubles 3rd Round, Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals, Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Doubles Quarterfinals, Quad Wheelchair Doubles Quarterfinals, Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Singles 2nd Round, and Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Doubles 1st Round
- At 11:30 AM: Men’s & Women’s Singles Quarterfinals begin
Evening Session
- Gates open: 6:00 PM
- Play begins: 7:00 PM
- Men’s & Women’s Singles Quarterfinals continue
Wednesday, September 9
Morning Session
- Gates open: 9:30 AM
- Play begins: 11:00 AM
- Matches include: Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals, Women’s Doubles Semifinals, Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Singles 1st Round, Quad Wheelchair Singles 1st Round, Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Wheelchair Singles Quarterfinals, Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Singles 3rd Round, and Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Doubles 1st Round
- At 11:30 AM: Men’s & Women’s Singles Quarterfinals continue
Evening Session
- Gates open: 6:00 PM
- Play begins: 7:30 PM
- Men’s Singles Quarterfinal (final quarterfinal match of the tournament)
What to Expect
With four confirmed quarterfinalists already locked in on each side, and eight more places to be decided today, fans can expect a thrilling finish to the fourth round before the quarterfinals kick off tomorrow. Big names like Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Świątek, and Zverev are all still in contention, setting up the possibility of some blockbuster matches in the quarterfinal round. Stay tuned as the remaining spots are filled and the road to the finals becomes clearer.
Ticket information for the quarterfinal sessions is available on the official US Open website.
