U.S. Open Day 6 Highlights: Sabalenka, Gauff, and Osaka Advance

Day 6 of the U.S. Open kicks off with exciting matches at Flushing Meadows. As tennis fans gather, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, and Carlos Alcaraz are among the players to watch in the day session.

Under the lights tonight, Serena and Venus Williams take the stage in Arthur Ashe Stadium to begin their women’s doubles tournament. Follow the latest scores and updates throughout the day.

Watch the action on ESPN, ESPN2, or stream on Fubo.

Kostyuk Takes the Lead

Marta Kostyuk is off to a fast start against Ekaterina Alexandrova on Grandstand. Despite a shaky serve performance, hitting only 38% of first serves, Kostyuk’s aggressive returns and six winners give her the edge with an early break.

Sabalenka Starts Strong

Aryna Sabalenka is showing her skill on Louis Armstrong Stadium, breaking Kamilla Rakhimova early to take a 2-0 lead. Sabalenka is particularly strong on the second serve return, helping her gain momentum in the match.

With a perfect record in her head-to-head against Rakhimova, Sabalenka aims to advance to the round of 16. As of now, she hasn’t dropped a set in this year’s U.S. Open.

Zverev’s Marathon Match

Alexander Zverev, known for his late-night five-set matches, advanced after a grueling contest against Quentin Halys. His win came with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 6-3, marking another challenging game in Zverev’s tournament journey.

Tien Triumphs Over Monfils

Young player Learner Tien continues to impress, defeating veteran Gaël Monfils in straight sets. This victory follows his first-round win, maintaining a no-sets-lost record this tournament. His next opponent is Jakub Menšík, who thrives in major events.

Rybakina and Gauff Advance

Elena Rybakina raced into the third round with a powerful performance against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, finishing in straight sets. Her focus and serve, marked by seven aces, were key to her victory.

Coco Gauff thrilled fans by defeating Paula Badosa in straight sets in a match lasting nearly two hours. Gauff continues her pursuit of a title in New York, facing Cristina Bucşa next.

Osaka Overcomes Setback

Naomi Osaka secured her place in the third round despite facing a mid-match wobble against Kateřina Siniaková. With this win, Osaka reaches 80 victories in women’s Grand Slam singles events, joining the ranks of Japanese players like Ai Sugiyama.

Świątek in Control

Iga Świątek smoothly advanced to the third round, defeating Nadia Podoroska. In her career, Świątek has consistently reached the last 32 in Grand Slam tournaments since 2020.

Keys and Fritz Shine

Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz delivered strong performances, with Keys overcoming Anna Bondár in a tense third-set tiebreak. Fritz showed dominance against Mattia Bellucci, dropping only two games in a straight-sets victory.

Big-Name Exit

Felix Auger-Aliassime faced an unexpected defeat against Karen Khachanov. Despite leading early, Auger-Aliassime couldn’t maintain his form, ultimately losing decisively in four sets.

Stay updated on the day’s matches, including contests on Grandstand featuring Daniil Medvedev and others. Catch all the action and enjoy the excitement of Day 6 at the U.S. Open.