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US Open 2026: Fritz, Osaka, Swiatek advance
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The gist
Naomi Osaka beat Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 to reach the US Open third round. Iga Swiatek also advanced, while No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was upset by Karen Khachanov.
Background
The US Open 2026 is underway at Flushing Meadows, with day five featuring second-round matches. Rain earlier in the week delayed the schedule, but play resumed on Thursday, September 3. Osaka, a two-time champion, and Swiatek, a former winner, are among the title contenders, while Auger-Aliassime's loss is a major surprise.
How it unfolded
- Sep 3, 2026Naomi Osaka defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 to advance to the third round, recovering from a second-set blip where she squandered a 5-3 lead.
- Sep 3, 2026Iga Swiatek made smooth progress, defeating Nadia Podoroska in straight sets to reach the third round.
- Sep 3, 2026No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was upset by Karen Khachanov in the second round, a surprising early exit.
- Sep 3, 2026Madison Keys survived a huge scare, saving five match points to defeat Hungary's Anna Bondar and advance.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Tournament officials confirmed the day's results, noting Osaka's milestone of 80 Grand Slam singles wins, the second Japanese woman to achieve this in the Open era.
- Analysts
- Analysts highlighted Auger-Aliassime's upset as a major talking point, given his third-seed status and recent form.
Still unverified
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