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And then there were 16. That's how many players remain in the draw for both the men's and women's singles competition at the 2026 US Open. Four more matches are set in both draws on Sunday as players battle for a coveted grand slam title in New York.
\n\nReigning champion Carlos Alcaraz looks to continue his run in his first tournament back from a wrist injury when he takes on American Tommy Paul. Speaking of American men, who are looking to end a grand slam drought that dates back to 2003, Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton are also in action on Sunday in key matches. Tiafoe faces former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev while Shelton faces Stefanos Tsitsipas.
\n\nOn the women's side, three more Americans take the court as unseeded Taylor Townsend takes on No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka while No. 3 Jessica Pegula faces No. 16 Sorana Cirstea. Plus, No. 26 Emma Navarro looks to make another deep run against No. 21 Anna Kalinskaya.
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\n\n2. Carlos Alcaraz def. 20. Tommy Paul (6-4, 6-3, 6-4)11. Frances Tiafoe def. 7. Daniil Medvedev (7-6, 6-4…
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