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US Open day eight: Alcaraz, Paul, Noskova advance
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The gist
Alcaraz faces Paul for a US Open quarter-final berth; Noskova and Kostyuk also advance.
Day 8 highlights key matchups as top contenders vie for quarterfinal spots.
Background
The 2026 US Open is underway, with day eight featuring fourth-round matches. Carlos Alcaraz, a top seed, is set to play Tommy Paul, while Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova faces Marta Kostyuk. These matches determine who advances to the quarterfinals.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Alcaraz leads head-to-head 6-2 against Paul.
- Sep 5, 2026Day 8 predictions published for women's matches, including Noskova vs Kostyuk.
- recentlyAlcaraz, Paul, and Noskova advance to the fourth round at the US Open.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Predictions split on Noskova vs Kostyuk, with some favoring Noskova's aggression and others Kostyuk's hard-court form.