Day 8 brings the Round of 16 in full with an eight-match slate, four men’s and four women’s, stretching from an 11:30 a.m. first serve to a primetime evening session. Arthur Ashe Stadium hosts Aryna Sabalenka (-589) and Carlos Alcaraz (-567) in the day session, with Ben Shelton (-260) facing Stefanos Tsitsipas in the evening opener at 7:00 p.m. The day’s tightest line belongs to Anna Kalinskaya (-114) against Emma Navarro (-110), a virtual pick’em between two players who upset higher seeds to reach the fourth round. Saturday’s Round of 32 produced a stunning wave of upsets: Taylor Fritz fell to Francisco Cerundolo as a -830 favorite, Flavio Cobolli was ousted by Alexander Blockx, Madison Keys lost to qualifier Qinwen Zheng, and Karolina Muchova was knocked out by Navarro.
Here’s today’s schedule along with DraftKings odds for each men’s and women’s matchup.
Today’s Matches
Men’s Singles — Round of 16
| Time (ET) | Match with DraftKings Odds | Court |
| 2:00 p.m. | [20] Tommy Paul (+326) vs. [2] Carlos Alcaraz (-459) | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| 2:30 p.m. | Alex Michelsen (-308) vs. [27] Tomas Martin Etcheverry (+232) | Grandstand |
| 3:00 p.m. | [7] Daniil Medvedev (-165) vs. [11] Frances Tiafoe (+130) | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 7:00 p.m. | [8] Ben Shelton (-260) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas (+199) | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
Women’s Singles — Round of 16
| Time (ET) | Match with DraftKings Odds | Court |
| 11:30 a.m. | [1] Aryna Sabalenka (-589) vs. Taylor Townsend (+398) | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| 12:30 p.m. | [11] Marta Kostyuk (-152) vs. [6] Linda Noskova (+120) | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 4:40 p.m. | [3] Jessica Pegula (-309) vs. [16] Sorana Cirstea (+232) | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 8:40 p.m. | [21] Anna Kalinskaya (-114) vs. [26] Emma Navarro (-110) | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
Matches to Watch
[7] Daniil Medvedev (-165) vs. [11] Frances Tiafoe (+130) is the match of the day and arguably the match of the tournament so far. Medvedev has posted a 31-15 record with a 20-7 hard-court mark in 2026. Tiafoe, a 2022 US Open semifinalist, brings a 37-16 record with a nearly identical 20-8 hard-court mark. The -165/+130 line is razor-thin for a seed-vs-seed clash of this magnitude, and the Armstrong crowd will be deafening behind the American. This one could go five sets.
[8] Ben Shelton (-260) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas (+199) is the evening session headliner and a fascinating generational clash. The 23-year-old lefty Shelton has gone 33-13 with a 19-6 hard-court mark in 2026 and brings the biggest serve left in the men’s draw. The 28-year-old Tsitsipas, a former world #3, has been the tournament’s comeback story, upsetting 10-seed Arthur Fils in the first round and 18-seed Jiri Lehecka in the third round. At +199, the Greek is getting meaningful respect from DraftKings, and his experience in primetime Grand Slam settings makes him a dangerous opponent at 7:00 p.m.
[21] Anna Kalinskaya (-114) vs. [26] Emma Navarro (-110) closes the evening at 8:40 p.m. with the tightest line on the entire card. Both players arrive riding upsets: Kalinskaya stunned 9-seed Elina Svitolina in the Round of 32 as a +220 underdog, while Navarro toppled 7-seed Karolina Muchova as a +324 underdog. Kalinskaya’s 13-9 hard-court record edges Navarro’s 6-12, which makes Navarro’s -110 line all the more interesting. Two giant-killers, one spot in the quarterfinals.
[20] Tommy Paul (+326) vs. [2] Carlos Alcaraz (-459) headlines the Ashe afternoon session. Alcaraz has been nearly flawless in 2026, posting a 22-3 record with a 17-2 hard-court mark. Paul is 36-16 with a 16-9 hard-court record and rides momentum from his Round of 32 win over 15-seed Alexander Bublik. The Spaniard’s talent gap is clear in the odds, but Paul is a different player in New York, and the crowd will do everything it can to make this competitive.
Biggest Favorites
[1] Aryna Sabalenka (-589) is the heaviest favorite on the card. The world #1 has posted a 27-3 hard-court record in 2026, and Townsend’s career-high ranking of #46 underscores the talent gap. The left-handed Townsend upset 15-seed Diana Shnaider with her serve-and-volley game to reach the Round of 16, but Sabalenka’s power from the baseline should neutralize the American’s net-rushing tactics.
[2] Carlos Alcaraz (-567) has lost just twice on hard courts all season (17-2) and draws Paul, whose 16-9 hard-court record pales in comparison. The former world #1 has been dominant through three rounds and should control the match from the baseline, though Paul’s consistency and the Ashe crowd ensure this will not be a walkover.
[3] Jessica Pegula (-309) faces 16-seed Sorana Cirstea at 4:40 p.m. in a seed-vs-seed match the odds do not consider close. Pegula carries a 45-12 record with a 28-7 hard-court mark in 2026. Cirstea has been impressive at 36-13 overall, but Pegula’s relentless consistency on hard courts should be too much.
Alex Michelsen (-308) is the most surprising heavy favorite on the card, as the unseeded 22-year-old American is a clear favorite over 27-seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Michelsen has gone 21-9 on hard courts in 2026, while the Argentine’s 5-8 hard-court record has been a liability all tournament. Etcheverry survived against Mariano Navone in the Round of 32, but Michelsen’s surface form and home-crowd support on the Grandstand should carry him through.
Upset Watch
[11] Frances Tiafoe (+130) vs. [7] Daniil Medvedev (-165) is the best value on the board. Tiafoe is a former US Open semifinalist whose 20-8 hard-court record nearly mirrors Medvedev’s 20-7, and the Armstrong crowd will be firmly in his corner. At +130, the implied probability sits around 43%, generous for a player with Tiafoe’s surface credentials and Flushing Meadows history. If there is one match on Sunday’s card that flips, this is it.
Stefanos Tsitsipas (+199) vs. [8] Ben Shelton (-260) is the evening session’s upset candidate. The former world #3 has already taken down two seeds at this tournament (Fils and Lehecka) and thrives in big-match atmospheres. Tsitsipas owns a 25-19 season record (12-10 on hard courts), pedestrian numbers by his standards, but his talent ceiling remains elite. At +199, the Greek is the most dangerous underdog on the card.
[6] Linda Noskova (+120) vs. [11] Marta Kostyuk (-152) is barely an underdog price. The 21-year-old Czech, a former world #7, has the ball-striking ability to overwhelm anyone from the baseline, and her 29-13 season record is comparable to Kostyuk’s 32-8. At +120, this is a coin flip dressed up as a slight lean.
Player data, rankings, and statistics via Sportradar Tennis v3. Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook, as of September 6, 2026.
US Open FAQ
Where is the US Open played?
The U.S. Open is played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. The facility features 22 courts, including Arthur Ashe Stadium (the largest tennis stadium in the world, seating approximately 23,771), Louis Armstrong Stadium (seating approximately 14,053), and the Grandstand (seating approximately 8,125). All courts use DecoTurf, a multi-layer cushioned hard court surface.
When does the 2026 US Open men’s singles draw run?
The men’s singles main draw begins on August 30 and the final is scheduled for September 13.
When does the 2026 US Open women’s singles draw run?
The women’s singles main draw begins on August 30 and the final is scheduled for September 12.
How can I watch the 2026 US Open on television?
In the United States, ESPN holds the broadcast rights to the U.S. Open. Coverage is available across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. ESPN+ carries early-round coverage and additional court streams, while the later rounds and finals air on ESPN’s main network channels.
What are the key courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center?
Arthur Ashe Stadium is the main show court and hosts the marquee day and night sessions, including both singles finals. Louis Armstrong Stadium, a retractable-roof venue, hosts featured early-round matches. The Grandstand court rounds out the three primary stadiums.
Do the stadium courts have roofs?
Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium both have retractable roofs, allowing play to continue during rain delays.
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