Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz to reach the third round, while Fran Jones secured her first-ever US Open main-draw victory.
Key facts
- •Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz to reach the third round of the US Open.
- •Fran Jones achieved her first career US Open main-draw win by beating Magda Linette.
- •Karolina Muchova defeated Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-0 to advance to the third round.
- •Yunchaokete Bu, a lucky loser, recorded his first-ever grand slam match win against Rafael Jodar.
- •Marta Kostyuk defeated Sloane Stephens to progress in the tournament.
Day four of the 2026 US Open saw significant movement as American eighth seed Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz to advance. Meanwhile, British player Fran Jones earned her first main-draw win at the tournament by overcoming Magda Linette in a match that spanned two days due to weather delays.
By the numbers
Shelton and Jones Secure Victories
Ben Shelton overcame Hubert Hurkacz in a competitive match, closing out the victory with a slice to reach the third round. Fran Jones, who was born with a rare genetic condition, defeated Magda Linette after a video review confirmed a point in her favor during the final set. Jones is now set to potentially face Iva Jovic in the second round.
Muchova Dominates Boulter
Karolina Muchova, the Wimbledon runner-up, defeated British No. 1 Katie Boulter in straight sets. The match was moved to Louis Armstrong Stadium due to rain, where Muchova maintained control throughout, breaking Boulter's serve in every service game to secure her place in the third round.
Tournament Weather and Other Results
Rain caused significant disruptions to the schedule, suspending play on uncovered courts and forcing some matches to be moved under the roof at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Elsewhere, Yunchaokete Bu, a lucky loser from China, secured his first grand slam match win by defeating Rafael Jodar, while Marta Kostyuk advanced to the third round after a victory over Sloane Stephens.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Tennis.
