US Open Tennis 2026 Results, Day 4 Bracket Winners, Losers, Highlights and Day 5 Schedule
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Key Points:
- Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed and defending champion, overcame an initial setback to defeat Jaime Faria in four sets, showing strong form after returning from a wrist injury.
- Ben Shelton delivered a standout performance against Hubert Hurkacz, winning in four sets by dominating on serve and return, advancing to the third round.
- Several seeded players, including Rafael Jodar (No. 12) and Andrey Rublev (No. 23), were upset by lower-ranked opponents, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament.
- The US Open second round continues Thursday with key matches featuring top seeds like Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev, and a highlighted match between Learner Tien and Gael Monfils.
- Gael Monfils, celebrating his 40th birthday, aims to reach the third round in his final Grand Slam appearance but faces a challenging match against the younger and physically resilient Learner Tien.
