Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return
Summary
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, the defending US Open singles champions, won their matches to reach the last 16. Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams lost a close doubles match in their first Grand Slam doubles event since 2022.Key Facts
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 despite returning from a four-month injury break.
- Aryna Sabalenka beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 without facing a break point and served 10 aces.
- Sabalenka complained about the smell of marijuana from the crowd during her match.
- The Williams sisters lost 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/7) to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in a three-hour doubles match.
- Serena Williams recently came out of a four-year retirement to play at Wimbledon.
- American Jessica Pegula, seeded third, won against Leylah Fernandez in three sets.
- Emma Navarro upset seventh seed Karolina Muchova in straight sets.
- Frances Tiafoe will play Russian Daniil Medvedev in the men’s last 16 after winning his match comfortably.
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