A Rising Star...odubtseva Maria Sakkari turned things all the way around against Robin Montgomery in the 1st round. Today, she got a dose of her own medicine as Yulia Starodubtseva pulls off a pretty massive comeback of her own, defeating the Greek, 1-6, 7-6⁴, 6-2.

Andreeva on a Roll Looking to recapture the form and confidence that brought her the Roland-Garros title earlier this year, Mirra Andreeva powers to a quick win in Flushing. The #5 seed blasts past Eva Lys, 6-0, 6-2, to set up a 3rd round showdown with Nikola Bartunkova.

Return Serve Guess who's back in the top 100, y'all? Zheng Qinwen racks up her 5th straight win at this year's US Open, holding off Yulia Putintseva, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, to reach the 3rd round. With the victory, Zheng is back up 27 spots to #94 in the live rankings.

Alex en Fuego Honestly, the picture doesn't match the stakes (and outcome) of the match. But, whatever. Let Alex Eala be pumped about every win. 😀 The Filipina Phenom notches her latest impressively comprehensive win of the summer, downing Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-1, 6-4.

That's Whatcha Call a... Fritz Blitz!!! Taylor Fritz pummels his way into the 3rd round at the US Open, demolishing Italy's Mattia Bellucci, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1. The American has been ruthless through the first two rounds, and now faces #24 seed Francisco Cerúndolo.

USO Day 5 Men's Update He's had a rough run at the slams this year. So, it's great to see Francisco Cerúndolo fight through his inner demons to reach round 3. And, Luciano Darderi is quietly having a very nice summer hardcourt season, moving on in 5 sets over Dalibor Svrcina.

US Open Day 5 Women's Update! The runner-up last week in Monterey, Elise Mertens is through to round 3. Madison Keys cuts it fine but gets the win over Anna Bondar. Austrian (ish) #1 Anastasia Potapova is also a winner. While Austrian #2 Lilli Tagger falls to Amanda Anisimova.

Eduardo Buse, Ignacio's grandfather, won his last match at US Open in 1958. Ignacio Buse won his first US Open main draw match in 2026.

A massive win for Francesca Jones, who clears Magda Linette in 3 sets. The Brit went on a tear through the WTA 125 clay circuit earlier this summer. A hardcourt win over a quality opponent at the slam level is a big step up.

I know we're all stunned by Rafael Jodar losing. But, let's celebrate Buyunchoakete! Awesome to see him make the most of the opportunity. Nerdy Note: His name is Buyunchoakete. One word. He said he had to break it up into two words to get a passport. But, culturally, it's just one word.

Ahead of this match against Coco Gauff, Zeynep Sonmez told me she wanted to come in more and finish points off at the net. She’s won 11 of 14 points at the net so far tonight. 😳

No way did Serena draw Maya Joint again.

Gauff vs. Sonmez is a bummer of a 1st round. Would have been nice to see both win a few rounds.

Foot on the Gas Four women could walk away with the #1 ranking at this year's US Open. But, the only one who totally controls her own destiny... is Elena Rybakina. If the Kazakh makes it to the semifinals, she's #1. With question marks around her injured foot, she wins today.

Taylor Sews It Up Facing one of the most talked about American teenagers on the tour, Taylor Fritz shuts down any "changing of the guard" talk. Real quick. The American sweeps to a relatively uneventful 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win over 18yo Darwin Blanch.

Eva on the Brink Currently down to #98 with a not-insignificant chunk of points coming off before the end of the year, Eva Lys comes up with a much needed win at the US Open. The German rattles off the final 5 games to defeat Czech qualifier Gabriela Knutson, 6-3, 6-3.

Flavio Fights to the Finish We almost had our second top 5 seed go out way... way early on the men's side. Two days after none other than Novak Djokovic went out in the opening round, Flavio Cobolli pulls the cord just in the nick of time against Francisco Comesana.

One Step Beyond! And just like that, Madison Keys has already eclipsed her 2025 run at the US Open. (See? There's always a bright side. Sometimes you just gotta wait a year.) The former Australian Open champ gets past up-and-coming Russian Alina Korneeva, 7-5, 6-4.

Graduation Day To be honest, the odds of an NCAA wildcard recipient defeating a top 40 opponent in the 1st round of the US Open are... pretty slim. But, Sebastian Gorzny is proof it can happen! The UT Austin (and TCU) alum stuns Raphael Collignon, 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6⁹.

Well... DAMN, Brandon! He's had one of the best summer's on the ATP Tour. But, if you were worried Brandon Nakashima's recent hardcourt form wouldn't show up in New York... don't worry! The American turns in a blistering 6-2, 6-1, 6-0 win over Argentina's Sebastian Baez.

Even Stephens A coupla weeks ago in Cincinnati, Sloane Stephens took out #25 Anastasia Potapova then played a very close match against #11 Marta Kostyuk. That... was a warning. Tonight, the former US Open champion sweeps past former world #12 Clara Tauson, 6-4, 6-1, to move on in Flushing.

Day 2 WTA Round Up! Taylor Townsend "upsets" #20 Maja Chwalinska. Diana Shnaider delivers a bagel in a win over Daria Snigur. Diane Parry avoids to Monterrey curse, wining her 1st round match in Flushing. And, Maria Timofeeva picks up a straightforward win over Tamara Zidansek.

Eyes Wide Shut One of my favorite true facts about pro tennis is that Hubert Hurkacz closes his eyes when he hits the ball. See? Adorable. It also doesn't seem to hinder his ability to win, as he does today against Bosnia & Herzegovina's Damir Dzumhur, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.

Rei of Light He took out his idol in the final round of qualifying. Now, Japan's next great ATP hope scores his next big mileston... his first grand slam victory. Rei Sakamoto completes a rain delayed match from yesterday, defeating Aleksandar Vukic, 6-4, 6-7, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

Back to the Winner's Circle Both the women's and men's defending champions pick up wins in Flushing. First, Aryna Sabalenka eases past Camila Osorio, 6-2, 6-4. Then, after missing both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz gets the win against Roman Safiullin.

V for Vacherot! The good news for Valentin Vacherot is, even without his points from Shanghai and Paris, he's still inside the top 40 in the Race. And with 6 weeks left to rack up points, he could go alot higher. The Monegasque powers past Aleks Kovacevic to reach round 2.

Czech Engine Karolina Muchova motors ahead on Day 2 at the US Open. This year's Wimbledon finalist gets off to a speedy start, flying past Austria's Sinja Kraus, 6-3, 6-0, to book a place in the 2nd round.

All Thai'd Up Yesterday, Lanlana Tararudee battling her way into the 2nd round at the US Open. And today her compatriot, Mananchaya Sawangkaew, joins her. After reaching the 3rd round at Wimbledon, the 24yo defeats Panna Udvardy, 6-4, 6-3, to ascend to the 2nd round in NYC.

So Close, So Faria The Honey Deuces were flowing out on Court 17 as Jaime Faria was closing in on a straight set victory over Jenson Brooksby. But the Portuguese got heated about some outbursts from the audience, and nearly let it derail his victory, coming through in 5 sets.

Thai One On It's been a steep upward journey since Lanlana Tararudee lost in the 1st round of qualifying in New York last year. 12 months later, the 22yo has cut her ranking in half and collected two WTA 125 titles. Today, Tararudee defeats Elvina Kalieva, 6-4, 6-7⁴, 6-2.