{
  "id": 6347990,
  "title": "US Open results 2026: Quarterfinal scores and semifinal bracket updates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/us-open-results-2026-quarterfinal-scores-and-semifinal-bracket-updates",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T23:21:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/tennis/1127634/us-open-results-2026-quarterfinal-scores-and-semifinal-bracket-updates"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 US Open is nearing completion as the final tennis major of the season. The men's draw was unexpectedly disrupted by a first-round upset loss for Novak Djokovic to Mariano Navone. The absence of the world No. 1, Janik Sinner, due to a knee injury adds to the Cinderella potential for several players, including three Americans in the final eight. In the women's draw, all top five seeds remain intact halfway through the quarterfinals. Aryna Sabalenka, the top-seeded player, narrowly escaped elimination against Linda Nosková, winning the deciding set tiebreaker to keep her hopes of winning a major title alive in 2026. Frances Tiafoe, an American, secured his place in the final four after overcoming Alex Michelsen in a grueling five-set match. Tiafoe will face the winner of Carlos Alcaraz and American Ben Shelton in the semifinals. Other upcoming matches include Karen Khachanov versus Alexander Blockx, Alexander Zverev against Botin Van De Zandschulp, and Zheng Qinwen versus Elena Rybakina. The women's quarterfinals will feature Jessica Pegula versus Emma Navarro, Zheng Qinwen versus Elena Rybakina, and Mirra Andreeva against Coco Gauff. Bracket updates will be provided as the tournament progresses.",
  "summary": "The 2026 US Open is reaching its conclusion as the final tennis major of the 2026 season, and the bracket is shaping up to produce some excellent matchups. This year’s men’s draw got off to a shocking start with Novak Djokovic’s first-round upset loss to Mariano Navone. Add in the absence of world No. 1 […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}