Sabalenka Survives Thriller as US Open Quarterfinals Begin in New York
The US Open quarterfinals begin in New York as Aryna Sabalenka survives a grueling three-set battle against Linda Noskova. Meanwhile, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz prepares to face Ben Shelton, and American hopefuls Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen clash.
The quarterfinal stage of the US Open kicked off on Tuesday in New York, with Aryna Sabalenka surviving a huge thriller after overcoming a 4-2 deficit in the third set to reach the semifinals. American representatives and Carlos Alcaraz are set to take the court next.
Alcaraz and Shelton Set for Blockbuster Clash
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz arrived in New York following more than four months out of the tour due to a wrist injury, but so far, little to no rust is visible. The Spaniard impressively defeated Tommy Paul in the round of sixteen, extending his Grand Slam win streak to 18 and his US Open streak to 11, reaching the quarterfinals for the fifth time in his last six appearances in New York.
Ben Shelton arrives following his best tournament performance yet. The 23-year-old American defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas, did not face a single break point, fired 11 aces, and won 83 percent of points on his first serve. The head-to-head record is lopsided: 3-0 in favor of Alcaraz.
«What he is doing after five months without playing is superhuman. There will be fireworks on Tuesday, and I will be ready», admitted Shelton ahead of the matchup.
All-American Quarterfinal: Tiafoe vs. Michelsen
Frances Tiafoe delivered one of the most impressive wins of his recent years by eliminating 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev. This will be his fourth US Open quarterfinal. Michelsen, the 23-year-old American ranked 46th in the world, advanced to his first career Grand Slam quarterfinal after defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry, and has yet to drop a set in the tournament.
Sabalenka Survives Noskova in Three-Set Epic
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka came back from a 4-2 deficit in the deciding set, surviving a dramatic tiebreak to defeat Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7) after two hours and 22 minutes. Sabalenka is now two wins away from her third consecutive title in New York.
«I just tried to stay focused and fight for every point», said Sabalenka after the grueling encounter.
Pegula and Navarro Meet in American Derby
Jessica Pegula, who reached the US Open final in 2024, continues to show exceptional consistency in New York, reaching the quarterfinals for the third consecutive time after defeating Sorana Cirstea. She will face compatriot Emma Navarro, who returned to form after taking a break from the tour in March due to physical and mental fatigue.
