US Open 2026: Gauff and Fery in action, Fritz and Rybakina through on day three - live

Key Points:

• Arthur Fery faces a tough first-round match against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open, marking his main draw debut and return as the new British No.1 following a breakthrough Wimbledon semi-final run.
• Elena Rybakina, the world No.2 and Australian Open champion, comfortably defeated 17-year-old Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2 despite recent injury concerns, and is aiming to reach the semi-finals to secure the world No.1 ranking.
• Taylor Fritz advanced with a straight-sets win over Darwin Blanch, demonstrating strong serving and positioning himself as a contender in the absence of top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
• Flavio Cobolli completed a remarkable comeback from two sets down to defeat Comesana in a five-set thriller, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit in his first US Open win.
• Rain delays affected play on the outside courts, but matches resumed with key players including Rybakina, Belinda Bencic, and Francisco Cerundolo competing, while discussions continue around potential deep runs by emerging talents and established stars.