US Open Tennis 2026 Results, Day 4 Bracket Winners, Losers, Highlights and Day 5 Schedule
The 2026 US Open progresses into the second round as top seeds and returning legends reshape the bracket.
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📍 How it ended
The US Open 2026 featured action from Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, and Jessica Pegula. The Williams sisters also returned to the Grand Slam.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The 2026 US Open is moving forward with significant momentum as Day 4 results determine the early progression of the bracket. According to reports from The Guardian and ESPN, key players including Sabalenka, Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton have successfully advanced. Ben Shelton and Daniil Medvedev are specifically highlighted as winners from Day 4 action. In the women's draw, Jessica Pegula secured a victory over Sofia Kenin, reaching Round 2. According to the WTA Tennis and US Open Tennis official updates, Pegula dismissed Kenin in a match that lasted 56 minutes, describing the result as an all-American rout. Coverage from several major outlets emphasizes the high stakes and the presence of marquee names in the tournament.
The New York Times provided live updates for Day 6, noting that Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, and Jessica Pegula were scheduled for action. Reuters highlighted a significant narrative for the event, reporting on the return of the Williams sisters to Grand Slam competition. USA Today has focused on providing the logistics of the event, offering Day 6 results and the Day 7 schedule, alongside instructions on how to watch the ongoing matches. Contextual details provided by the coverage suggest a blend of returning veterans and current powerhouses. The return of the Williams sisters to a Grand Slam event adds a historical dimension to the 2026 tournament. Meanwhile, the efficiency of players like Jessica Pegula, who won her opening match in under an hour, underscores the dominance of top-seeded players in the early rounds.
The tournament's order of play for Wednesday, September 2, was detailed by olympics.com, setting the stage for the subsequent matches that led to the Day 6 updates. Looking ahead, the focus shifts to the upcoming schedule and the challenges facing the remaining players. Reuters notes that Pegula and Shelton are facing tough tests as they move deeper into the competition. With Day 6 results now concluding, attendees and viewers are watching the Day 7 schedule released by USA Today to see how the bracket evolves. The primary points of interest will be the continued performance of Carlos Alcaraz and the progression of the Williams sisters through the draw as the tournament advances toward the later stages.
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Quick answers
Who won the match between Jessica Pegula and Sofia Kenin?
Jessica Pegula defeated Sofia Kenin in 56 minutes to reach Round 2.
Which players advanced on Day 4 according to The Guardian?
Sabalenka, Tiafoe, and Shelton advanced on day four.
Who returned to Grand Slam competition at the 2026 US Open?
The Williams sisters returned to Grand Slam competition.
Coverage (18)
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- Record-setting Japan, US start Fiba Women’s World Cup with wins Inquirer.net · 47d ago
- WCup Australia Puerto Rico Basketball Cecil Daily · 47d ago
- GAME RECAPS: Four Aces Undefeated in Opening Day at World Cup Las Vegas Aces · 47d ago
- Talbot dominates, Young contributes as Aces go undefeated to start World Cup play The Sporting Tribune · 47d ago
- Storm players help France, Spain, Australia win World Cup hoops openers Seattle Sports · 47d ago
- Hayashi and Japan on fire, set all-time triples record FIBA · 47d ago
- FIBA World Cup 2026 Results, Day 1 Group Box Scores, Highlights & Day 2 Schedule Before KO Bracket Bleacher Report · 47d ago
- U.S. Open 2026 live updates: Day 6 latest with Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton and Jessica Pegula in action today The New York Times · 49d ago
- Williams sisters return to Grand Slam while Pegula, Shelton face tough tests at US Open Reuters · 49d ago
- US Open scores today: Day 6 results, Day 7 schedule, how to watch USA Today · 49d ago
- US Open 2026: Full order of play, Wednesday 2 September olympics.com · 49d ago
- All-American rout: Pegula dismisses Kenin in 56 minutes at US Open WTA Tennis · 49d ago
- Jessica Pegula defeats Sofia Kenin to reach Round 2 at the 2026 US Open US Open Tennis · 49d ago
- US Open tennis 2026: Sabalenka, Tiafoe and Shelton advance on day four The Guardian · 49d ago
- Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev among Day 4 winners at US Open ESPN · 49d ago
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