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US Open 2026 quarterfinal lineup is set

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • The US Open completed its round of 16 at Flushing Meadows, setting the eight-player quarterfinal field.
  • Alexander Zverev will face Botic van de Zandschulp, while Karen Khachanov will meet Alexander Blockx in the top half.
  • Frances Tiafoe will play Alex Michelsen, and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face Ben Shelton in the lower half.

The US Open 2026 quarterfinal draw is complete after the final eight players won their round-of-16 matches at Flushing Meadows.

Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced by beating Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3). He will next face Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp, who defeated French qualifier Arthur Gea in a five-set match.

Karen Khachanov also survived a five-set contest, overcoming American Learner Tien. His quarterfinal opponent will be Belgian Alexander Blockx, who beat Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo in four sets.

The lower half features an all-American match between Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen. Tiafoe eliminated seventh-seeded Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, while Michelsen defeated Tomás Etcheverry. Eighth-seeded Ben Shelton will play defending champion Carlos Alcaraz after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas. Alcaraz advanced past Tommy Paul in straight sets.

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