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BackAlcaras and Sabalenka advance to US Open round of 16 together
Alcaras and Sabalenka advance to US Open round of 16 together
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Alcaras and Sabalenka advance to US Open round of 16 together

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  • Defending champions Carlos Alcaras and Arina Sabalenka won the third round of the men's singles and women's singles, respectively, and advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 US Open.
  • Alcaras defeated Ujving 3-0, and Sabalenka defeated Rakimova 2-0.

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Why It Matters

Alcaras won the US Open last year and the Australian Open this year in a row, and Sabalenka is attempting to become the first woman since Serena Williams to win three consecutive US Open women's singles titles.

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Tennis men's and women's singles defending champions Carlos Alcaras (3rd place, Spain) and Arina Sabalenka (1st place, Belarus) advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 US Open (total prize money of $108 million).

Alcaras defeated Wu Yibing (113th, China) 3-0 (6-3 6-4 6-1) in 2 hours and 19 minutes in the third round of the men's singles on the 6th day of the tournament held at Flushing Meadows in New York, USA on the 4th (local time).

Alcaras, who won the US Open last year and the Australian Open this year, is aiming for his second consecutive title and third overall, and will face Tommy Paul (USA) in the round of 16.

“We played aggressively and smartly even in difficult moments,” Alcaras said after the game. “We could have done better, but overall I am proud of our performance today and very satisfied.”

In women's singles, world number one Sabalenka defeated Kamila Rakhimova (92nd, Uzbekistan) 2-0 (6-3 6-4).

Sabalenka played an overwhelming game, including 10 serve aces.

Sabalenka, who is attempting to win three consecutive US Open women's singles titles for the first time since Serena Williams (USA) in 2012-2014, will face Taylor Townsend (96th, US) in the round of 16.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Alcaras will win the round of 16 against Tommy Paul

    Likely · Within days

  • Sabalenka will seek his third straight title with a win over Taylor Townsend

    Likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • Will Alcaras be able to win the round of 16 against Tommy Paul?
  • Will Sabalenka succeed in achieving his third straight win against Taylor Townsend?

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