Alexander Zverev and Naomi Osaka compete for US Open quarter-final spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The US Open enters its ninth day with high-stakes fourth-round matches scheduled for the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Top-seeded Alexander Zverev faces Luciano Darderi, aiming to continue his momentum following earlier five-set challenges. Naomi Osaka competes against world number two Elena Rybakina, who is seeking a semi-final appearance to potentially challenge for the top ranking. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek prepares to take on qualifier Zheng Qinwen, who recently secured a major victory over Madison Keys. In another notable fourth-round matchup, Francisco Cerundolo faces Alexander Blockx. Each of these players is vying for a place in the tournament's final eight as the field narrows in New York.
- •Alexander Zverev faces Luciano Darderi for a place in the quarter-finals.
- •Elena Rybakina needs to reach the semi-finals to potentially displace Aryna Sabalenka as world number one.
- •Naomi Osaka enters the match against Rybakina on an upward trajectory after recent Grand Slam improvements.
- •Zheng Qinwen faces Iga Swiatek after overcoming a 0-5 deficit in the final set to defeat Madison Keys.
- •Francisco Cerundolo and Alexander Blockx meet after both recorded upset victories in the third round.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev seeks US Open last eight as Osaka faces Rybakina
"Top-seeded Alexander Zverev headlines the action at the US Open on Monday, taking on Luciano Darderi for a place in the quarter-finals.She reached the Australian Open third round, made the last 16 at Roland Garros and had a best-ever quarter-final run at Wimbledon that included a victory over Sabalenka.
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