Top seeds prepare for US Open fourth round matches at Flushing Meadows

The US Open reaches the Round of 16 on Sunday, September 6, at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Carlos Alcaraz faces Tommy Paul in Arthur Ashe Stadium, marking the two-time defending champion's return to the tournament following a three-month wrist injury absence. Ben Shelton, who finished a third-round match at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, returns to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the night session. In women’s play, Aryna Sabalenka meets Taylor Townsend, who enters the match having maintained a high first-serve percentage. Emma Navarro continues her campaign against Anna Kalinskaya, while Jessica Pegula plays Sorana Cristea. These matchups define the Sunday schedule as the tournament field narrows toward the quarterfinals.

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