The round of 16 for the US Open has been set, with players ready to compete in the decisive phase of the last Grand Slam of the year.
As the tournament progresses, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz have established themselves as the leading favorites. Zverev, after a tough start where he faced Lorenzo Sonego and Quentin Halys, improved his performance in the third round by defeating Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets. Meanwhile, Alcaraz, who returned after an injury that kept him out since April, has displayed great skills that back him as a strong contender to defend his title in New York.
A group of five American players is also looking to take advantage of local support while trying to surprise the crowd. Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina has generated excitement after coming back from a 0-2 deficit against Taylor Fritz, advancing impressively.
The matchups for the men’s round of 16 are as follows: on September 6, Tommy Paul (United States) will face Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) at 12:00 PM in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alex Michelsen (United States) will play against Tomás Etcheverry (Argentina) at 12:30 PM in Grandstand, Daniil Medvedev (Russia) will compete against Frances Tiafoe (United States) at 1:00 PM in Louis Armstrong Stadium, and Ben Shelton (United States) will match up against Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) at 5:00 PM in Arthur Ashe Stadium. On September 7, Francisco Cerundolo (Argentina) will play against Alexander Blockx (Belgium), Arthur Gea (France) against Botic van de Zandschulp (Netherlands), Alexander Zverev (Germany) against Luciano Darderi (Italy), and Karen Khachanov (Russia) against Learner Tien (United States), with times and courts to be confirmed.
In the women’s draw, the competition promises to be intense with varied predictions, as figures like Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Iga Świątek arrive as favorites due to their consistency and performance this season. However, emerging players like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will attempt to maximize local support in their quest for victory. The combination of established stars and new promises ensures an open tournament.
The matches for the women’s draw include Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) against Taylor Townsend (United States) at 9:30 AM in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) facing Linda Noskova (Czech Republic) at 10:30 AM in Louis Armstrong Stadium, Jessica Pegula (United States) against Sorana Cirstea (Romania) at 2:40 PM in Louis Armstrong Stadium, and Anna Kalinskaya (Russia) playing against Emma Navarro (United States) at 6:40 PM in Arthur Ashe Stadium. On September 7, Iga Swiatek (Poland) will face Qinwen Zheng (China), Iva Jovic (United States) against Coco Gauff (United States), Naomi Osaka (Japan) facing Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan), and Mirra Andreeva (Russia) against Anastasia Potapova (Austria), with times and courts pending confirmation.
Fans can follow all matches live through broadcasts on ESPN and Disney+ Premium Plan.
Source: www.infobae.com
