US Open semifinalists prepare for upcoming matches in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The US Open enters the semifinal round with several high-profile matchups scheduled for the coming days. In the men's draw, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are set to face each other on Friday, September 11, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Both players advanced to the final four following five-set victories in their respective quarterfinal matches. On the women's side, Coco Gauff meets Elena Rybakina, while Aryna Sabalenka competes against Jessica Pegula. The women’s semifinals feature top-ranked contenders who reached this stage after navigating challenging quarterfinal contests. These matches determine the participants for the upcoming championship finals.
- •Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe compete in an all-American men's semifinal on Friday, September 11.
- •Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina meet in the first of two women's semifinal matches.
- •Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula face each other at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- •Ben Shelton reached the semifinals after a five-set victory against Carlos Alcaraz.
- •Elena Rybakina is slated to take the world number one ranking following the tournament.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — US Open predictions and expert picks for tournament's semifinal round
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