Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend to reach the US Open quarterfinals, while Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk began their match on Armstrong.
Key facts
- •Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
- •Linda Noskova won the first set against Marta Kostyuk 7-5.
- •Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten defeated Matteo Arnaldi and Jan-Lennard Struff in the doubles draw.
- •Aryna Sabalenka is the defending champion at the 2026 US Open.
- •The match between Tommy Paul and Carlos Alcaraz was scheduled to follow on Ashe.
On day eight of the 2026 US Open, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka secured a victory over Taylor Townsend to advance to the quarterfinals. Following her win, Sabalenka awaits the winner of the match between sixth seed Linda Noskova and 11th seed Marta Kostyuk. The tournament continues to see shifts in the draw as players compete for the title in New York.
By the numbers
Sabalenka Advances Past Townsend
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend in a match that saw the world number one secure a 6-4 opening set. Despite Townsend’s efforts to challenge the champion by charging the net and utilizing doubles-honed volleying skills, Sabalenka maintained control. Sabalenka ultimately consolidated her lead to progress, though she noted the difficulty of playing against Townsend in New York.
Noskova and Kostyuk Matchup
Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk met on Armstrong court for their match. Noskova, the sixth seed, took the first set 7-5 after breaking Kostyuk’s serve three times. The match remained competitive, with both players demonstrating strong baseline skills while navigating the pressure of the tournament.
Doubles Competition Updates
Wimbledon champions Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten faced Matteo Arnaldi and Jan-Lennard Struff. Heliovaara and Patten secured the first set 7-5 and continued their momentum into the second set. Following their victory, they are set to face the winners of the match between Lammons/Withrow and Cabral/Tracy.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Tennis.
