US Open 2026: Alexander Zverev, Swiatek and Rybakina win easily, Indian players are out

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-07 17:38:00

The prestigious US Open 2026 has entered its high-stakes elimination phase, delivering a thrilling mix of dominant victories, major upsets, and heartbreaking exits at Flushing Meadows. While heavyweight contenders like Alexander Zverev, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff cruised through their respective matches to secure pre-quarterfinal berths, the tournament witnessed a disappointing end for Indian representation as seasoned campaigners bowed out in the opening rounds of the men's doubles category.

Zverev Shines in Straight Sets While Top Seeds Dominate Women's Draw

After surviving a grueling series of five-set marathons in earlier rounds, Germany's Alexander Zverev finally enjoyed a comfortable outing, dismantling Chile's Alejandro Tabilo 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-2 to keep his aspirations for a second Grand Slam title alive. In the women's division, 2022 champion Iga Swiatek overcame a fierce challenge from the Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova 7-6(3), 7-6(3) to set up a blockbuster pre-quarterfinal clash against China's Zheng Qinwen. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also marched forward comfortably by defeating American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3. Meanwhile, home favorite Coco Gauff eased past Spain's Kristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4, and second seed Elena Rybakina thwarted Ukraine's Yulia Starodubtseva 7-6(6), 6-3. However, the home crowd faced severe disappointment as American seeds Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova suffered unexpected third-round exits.

Indian Challenges End in Men's Doubles as Bhambri and Chandrasekhar Fall Short

India's campaign at Flushing Meadows came to a close following tough losses in the opening round of the men's doubles draw. Veteran Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri and his New Zealand partner Michael Venus—who reached the semi-finals at the US Open last year—put up a valiant fight but ultimately succumbed to the American pair of Ryan Segman and Patrick Trhak in a tight straight-sets battle ending 7-6(4), 7-6(3). Similarly, India's Anirudh Chandrasekhar, partnering with Belarus's Ivan Lyutarevich, suffered a heartbreaking defeat in a hard-fought three-set encounter against Britain's Arthur Ferry and Joshua Parris, who clinched the match 4-6, 7-5, 4-6 to eliminate the Indo-Belarusian duo from the tournament.

Previous Post

BAN vs PAK: Pakistan opener scores century in debut Test, name among 14 players, this happened after 17 years

Next Post

I have been constantly working on my fitness, technique and mental strength: Sakshi Chaudhary