US Open day seven offered a mix of dramatic comebacks and steady dominance, with Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner delivering notable wins to push deeper into the tournament, and a handful of veterans and young talents lighting up the grounds.
Key results and moments
– Naomi Osaka reaches the last 16 after a roller-coaster win over Daria Kasatkina. Osaka romped the first set 6-0, dropped the second 4-6, and steadied herself to take the decider 6-3, moving into the fourth round for the second time since 2021. The victory keeps Osaka on a strong run as she rebuilds form with a clear eye on challenging for more Grand Slam glory.
– Coco Gauff advances to set up a high-profile clash with Osaka. Gauff “settles serve and nerves” to book a meeting with Osaka in the US Open round of 16, heightening what figures to be a marquee matchup on the way to the late rounds.
– Jannik Sinner survives a tense duel with Denis Shapovalov to reach the second week. After losing a close first set 5-7, Sinner found his rhythm to win 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and advance to the last 16, where he is set to face the winner of the night match between Tommy Paul and Alexander Bublik.
– Andrey Rublev outlasts Wong in a marathon five-setter to reach the round of 16. Rublev won 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in a match that underscored his resilience and tenacity on a long day on the Grandstand courts.
– Daniel Altmaier vs. Alex de Minaur framing another late-night thriller. The match was level in a first-set tiebreak, with Altmaier pulling off a late set point on his serve and De Minaur answering with a decisive volley before the end of the set. The outcome remains to be decided as play continued.
– Karolina Muchova and Noskova were among those in action, with Muchova edging Noskova in a three-set comeback to set up a last-16 date with Parry or Kostyuk, highlighting the depth of talent in the women’s draw.
– Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez continue their doubles run on Louis Armstrong, advancing to a rowdy atmosphere in doubles action against Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi. The 45-year-old Williams continues to find new energy in doubles, drawing cheers from the crowd as she balances a long career with high-level competition.
Other notes from the day
– Munar pulled a straight-sets win over Bergs, setting up a last-16 encounter with Musetti.
– On the Grandstand, Rublev’s match continued to entertain, with Wong pushing hard and forcing the occasion into a decisive phase as the Russian pressed to close it out.
– The day’s play also highlighted ongoing battles in the Sinner-Shapovalov axis, with Shapovalov showing his usual high-risk tennis, while Sinner battled through moments of strain to persevere and move on.
What this means going forward
– Osaka’s continued deep run renews the dynamic of a potential cross-generational showdown with Gauff, a pairing that could define the tournament’s later rounds.
– Sinner’s capable mix of power and endurance keeps him as a strong title contender, with a potential quarter-final clash on the horizon against a difficult opponent in the Paul-Bublik winner.
– Rublev’s five-set victory reinforces his stamina and mental toughness in long matches, a valuable trait as the tournament progresses.
– The Williams-Fernandez doubles pairing remains a crowd favorite, illustrating the enduring appeal and competitive spark of veteran players still thriving in major events.
A hopeful, positive note
The day reinforced the tournament’s mix of experience and youth, with Osaka rediscovering her Major-winning rhythm, Sinner continuing to threaten the field, and Williams delivering inspirational performances in doubles. If this pace holds, fans can look forward to more enthralling clashes and standout moments as New York heads toward the business end of the US Open.
Overall, a day that balanced high-quality tennis with compelling human stories—shipshape for a Grand Slam that continues to deliver drama, resilience, and renewed hope for its competitors.