Ten Americans reach the US Open round of 16 in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Ten American players have advanced to the round of 16 at the US Open held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, and Frances Tiafoe are among those continuing in the tournament. Recent third-round action saw Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys, Ann Li, and Amanda Anisimova eliminated from the draw. Gauff is scheduled to face Iva Jovic in the next round, while Ben Shelton prepares for a match against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Other American competitors remaining include Taylor Townsend, Emma Navarro, Tommy Paul, Alex Michelsen, and Learner Tien. These players will face upcoming challenges against international opponents, including top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
- •Coco Gauff and Iva Jovic will play each other in the round of 16.
- •Taylor Townsend advances to play No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka.
- •Ben Shelton faces Stefanos Tsitsipas after his third-round win against Denis Shapovalov.
- •Tommy Paul will compete against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the next round.
- •Frances Tiafoe moves on to play Daniil Medvedev after his recent victory.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — American players in US Open: Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton still alive
"The third round of the US Open was not a good one for American tennis players. But Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton are among those who are still playing.
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