Six top-10 men's seeds exit early from the US Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:42 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Six of the top 10 men's seeds have been eliminated before the fourth round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic, and Felix Auger-Aliassime are among those who suffered early exits. Players attributed the losses to a mix of physical fatigue, injuries, and the intense conditions of the season. In contrast, the women's draw has remained stable with 11 of the top 16 seeds reaching the fourth round, including Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. While Jannik Sinner is absent due to injury, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev continue their campaigns in New York. The tournament schedule remains ongoing as the field narrows.
- •Six of the top 10 men's seeds exited before the fourth round.
- •Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, and Felix Auger-Aliassime were among the high-seeded eliminations.
- •Eleven of the top 16 women's seeds advanced to the round of 16.
- •Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina reached the fourth round without dropping a set.
- 10:42 AMYahoo Sports — 'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled
- 10:42 AMBBC Sport — 'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled
"The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.
"The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 10:42 AM'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled
The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.
- BBC SportSep 7, 2026, 10:42 AM'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled
The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.
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