Exciting Matches Ahead on Day 9 of the US Open 2026
Day 9 Highlights at the US Open 2026
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New York, Sep 7: The ninth day of the US Open 2026 is set to deliver thrilling tennis action in New York, featuring top players like Alexander Zverev, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina.
French Open champion Zverev continues his pursuit of his first US Open title, facing 21st seed Luciano Darderi in the round of 16 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Meanwhile, 2022 champion Iga Swiatek will compete against the talented Qinwen Zheng, who made a remarkable comeback from 0-5 down and saved a match point against Madison Keys.
World No. 2 Rybakina is set to clash with two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka in what promises to be an exciting round of 16 match. American favorites Coco Gauff and Iva Jovic will also face off in an all-American showdown, while Mirra Andreeva takes on Anastasia Potapova.
In the men's singles, Belgian Alexander Blockx aims to continue his impressive run in New York as he faces Francisco Cerundolo for a spot in the quarterfinals. Blockx recently defeated 5th seed Flavio Cobolli, while Cerundolo triumphed over Taylor Fritz.
Unseeded Botic van de Zandschulp, fresh off a victory against Alex de Minaur, will take on the formidable Arthur Gea in the round of 16. Additionally, 20-year-old American Learner Tien will compete against Karen Khachanov for a chance to advance to the quarters.
Here’s the schedule for Day 9 of the US Open 2026 (only men's and women's singles, timings in IST):
Arthur Ashe Stadium
9:00 PM IST (11:00 AM EDT) — Women's Singles (Round of 16): [8] Iga Świątek vs Qinwen Zheng
Not before 10:30 PM IST — Men's Singles (Round of 16): [24] Francisco Cerundolo vs [28] Alexander Blockx
4:30 AM IST (Sept 8) / 7:00 PM EDT — Women's Singles (Round of 16): [14] Iva Jovic vs [4] Coco Gauff
Followed by — Men's Singles (Round of 16): [1] Alexander Zverev vs [21] Luciano Darderi
Louis Armstrong Stadium
8:30 PM IST — Women's Singles (Round of 16): [5] Mirra Andreeva vs [24] Anastasia Potapova
Not before 12:00 AM IST (Sept 8) — Women's Singles (Round of 16): [13] Naomi Osaka vs [2] Elena Rybakina
Not before 1:30 AM IST (Sept 8) — Men's Singles (Round of 16): Karen Khachanov vs [14] Learner Tien
Grandstand
Followed by — Women's Doubles (Round of 16): Hozumi/Klepac vs [2] Dabrowski/Stefani
10:50 PM IST — Men's Doubles (Round 2): Choinski/Donski vs [5] Harrison/Skupski
Not before 12:00 AM IST (Sept 8) — Men's Singles (Round of 16): Arthur Gea vs Botic van de Zandschulp