Up to date Sept. 9, 2026, 10:48 p.m. ET
NEW YORK — The US Open semifinals are set.
The primary information of the day was that, after almost 100 weeks, there will probably be a brand new No. 1 in ladies’s tennis.
Elena Rybakina, the No. 2 seed, is within the US Open semifinals after beating Qinwen Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 within the quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium and, within the course of, snatched the highest rating from two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Rybakina is the thirtieth lady to grow to be ranked world No. 1 in singles because the WTA rankings started in 1975.
Rybakina will subsequent face Coco Gauff, who beat No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva, within the semifinals and can maintain on to the highest rating it doesn’t matter what occurs in the remainder of the match. The 27-year-old from Kazakhstan had an opportunity to achieve the summit in Cincinnati had she received that match, however she was injured in a quarterfinal match towards Iga Swiatek and needed to retire.
Zheng, the 2024 gold medalist on the Paris Olympics, acquired off to a a lot better begin than her earlier two matches. After the primary seven video games, she was main 4-3, as each gamers have been simply holding serve and never dealing with a break level.
That modified the very subsequent recreation when Zheng broke the No. 2 seed and got here again from 40-15 down within the recreation to take the set, lastly changing on her third set level, through the 14-minute recreation.
Rybakina, the two-time Grand Slam winner, opened the second set fiercely and cruised to a 3-0 lead, and went on to a straightforward 6-1 set victory, partly due to Zheng’s serving share dipping down within the 30s.
This time, Zheng, the match’s comeback queen, couldn’t muster that momentum after taking a 2-1 lead within the third set, within the fifth straight US Open quarterfinal match at Ashe that has gone the space. Within the eighth recreation, Zheng had a possibility to interrupt and serve for the match, however Rybakina bolted an ace down the center to tie the match at 4.
Rybakina broke her serve within the subsequent recreation and ended the 2-hour, 14-minute match on an unforced error by Zheng that hit the web.
In the meantime, Gauff saved two match factors within the second set and got here again to beat French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2.
Gauff, who has received 11 matches in a row, struggled together with her serve, which was damaged on her first two serves, leaving her down 4-0 inside 12 minutes, and Andreeva completed off the set towards the 2023 US Open champion in 26 minutes. The roles have been reversed within the remaining set, as Andreeva melted down, particularly in her final service recreation, the place she dedicated 4 unforced errors, all the forehand selection.
To start out the lads’s quarterfinals, Karen Khachanov beat Alexander Blockx when the Belgian participant retired because of harm. No. 28 Blockx harm his ribs earlier within the match and needed to take a timeout earlier than the third set. Khachanov goes to the US Open semifinals for the second time in his profession with a rating of 6-2, 7-5, 3-2.
Alexander Zverev secured the ultimate spot within the semifinals by cruising previous Botic van de Zandschulp in straight units. The Dutch opponent gave him a little bit of hassle within the second set and had the group behind him. However the French Open winner locked in and completed the set after which the match 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.
Listed here are the most important moments and highlights from Day 11 on the US Open:
Alexander Zverev vs. Botic van de Zandschulp
Zverev cruises by way of third set, wins match
It was pretty clean crusing for Alexander Zverev within the third set. Botic van de Zandschulp solely received one recreation early. The Dutch participant tried to rally and compelled a deuce within the final recreation. However the No. 1 seed stood robust and took the 6-1 victory.
Zverev will face Karen Khachanov within the semifinals with a rating of 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.
Zverev battles to snag second set
The second set was a fiercer battle than the primary. Alexander Zverev got here again to win it 7-5. Botic van de Zandschulp delivered a nasty forehand as Zverev was attempting to maintain up in the course of the set and the group cheered when he took benefit to arrange a possible set-winning level. Followers then sighed when Zverev introduced the rating again to a deuce. The No. 1 seed completed his opponent off from there.
Zverev wins first set
Alexander Zverev makes an early assertion by successful the primary set 6-2. The highest seed seemed robust and has clear management of the match to date.
Zverev vs. van de Zandschulp underway
No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev is now dealing with off towards Botic van de Zandschulp within the final match of the US Open quarterfinals.
Alexander Blockx vs. Karen Khachanov
Blockx retires, Khachanov wins match
Alexander Blockx was battling and went up within the third set early. However with Karen Khachanov maintaining with him and his rib harm lingering, the Belgian participant determined to faucet out. With the rating 3-2, Blockx walked to the umpire and knowledgeable him he was conceding to Khachanov.
Khachanov wins 6-2, 7-5, 3-2.
Khachanov snatches second set
The second set was nearer than the primary. Alexander Blockx received the primary recreation and saved tempo with Karen Khachanov. However the Russian participant is powered by wonderful serving and received each level within the final recreation to take the set 7-5.
He’s now up 6-2, 7-5.
Previous to beginning the third set, Blockx took a timeout to nurse his rib harm that he suffered earlier within the match. He laid on a mat whereas a coach massaged him.
Khachanov wins first set
After a sequence of marathons, tennis followers can take a breather that Karen Khachanov received the primary set towards Alexander Blockx in stable trend, with a rating of 6-2.
Blockx vs. Khachanov underway
Alexander Blockx and Karen Khachanov have taken the courtroom at Arthur Ashe Stadium are taking part in of their quarterfinals match.
Coco Gauff vs. Mirra Andreeva
Coco Gauff transferring on to the semifinals
Gauff completed off Andreeva within the third set to select up a 6-2 win and can advance to face No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina within the semifinals on Thursday, Sept. 10. High seed Aryna Sabalenka will face third-seeded Jessica Pegula within the different semifinal.
Gauff has now received 11 matches in a row.
Coco Gauff survives second set
Gauff pressured a decisive third set after prevailing 7-6 (9-7) within the second. Gauff received a back-and-forth tiebreaker after Andreeva, closing in on an upset, dedicated a forehand unforced error, a backhand pressured error and a forehand pressured error.
Mirra Andreeva overcomes second-set deficit
Getting ready to dropping the second set, Andreeva rallied from a 5-3 deficit to even issues up. Gauff is in want of a win to power a 3rd set and prolong the match.
Mirra Andreeva cruises in first set
No. 5 Andreeva jumped out to a fast 4-0 lead and completed off No. 4 Gauff in brief order, 6-2, to win the primary set. The winner will tackle Elena Rybakina within the ladies’s semifinals.
Elena Rybakina vs. Qinwen Zheng
Elena Rybakina into the US Open semifinals
In an exciting third set that went the space, each Elena Rybakina and Qinwen Zheng displayed relentless dedication. Rybakina’s aggressive play allowed her to take the lead a number of occasions, however Zheng persistently fought again, discovering methods to degree the rating and refusing to again down. In the end, Rybakina maintained her composure and saved the strain on Zheng, closing out the set 6-4 to safe her spot within the semifinals.
She is going to subsequent face the winner of the match between Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva, establishing one other extremely anticipated conflict.
Qinwen Zheng rallies from behind
Elena Rybakina appeared to have discovered her rhythm within the third set, however Qinwen Zheng discovered methods to get herself out of hassle, rallying from an early deficit to say a 3-2 lead.
Elena Rybakina takes the second set
Elena Rybakina maintained her lead, dominating the second set 6-1 to power a decisive third set.
Elena Rybakina’s highly effective serves retains her forward
Elena Rybakina swiftly adjusted her recreation within the second set, racing to an early 3-0 lead towards Qinwen Zheng. Zheng, nevertheless, responded with a sequence of difficult-to-read serves that challenged Rybakina. Regardless of the strain, Rybakina relied on her highly effective serve to take care of management and prolong her result in 4-1.
Qinwen Zheng takes the primary set
The primary match of the day is underway with Zheng serving first. Each gamers have been robust on their serves, with the primary break level coming within the seventh recreation. Zheng was capable of convert on the second break level for a 5-3 lead. Though Rybakina had a number of break factors of her personal, Zheng battled again every time to say the primary set 6-3.
US Open schedule, scores Wednesday
Ladies’s singles quarterfinals
- No. 2 Elena Rybakina vs. Qinwen Zheng, 3-6, 6-1
- No. 4 Coco Gauff vs. No. 5 Mirra Andreeva, 12:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Males’s singles quarterfinals
- No. 28 Alexander Blockx vs. Karen Khachanov, 2 p.m. (ESPN)
- No. 1 Alexander Zverev vs. Botic van de Zandschulp, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
US Open schedule Thursday
Instances to be decided.
Ladies’s singles semifinals
- No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka vs. No. 3 Jessica Pegula
- TBD vs. TBD
