US Open Tennis 2026 Results, Winners, Losers and Highlights from Thursday's Bracket

On Thursday, Taylor Fritz coasted to a straight-set win over Mattia Bellucci to reach the third round at the US Open for the fourth straight year.

In the women's draw, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys all advanced.

From match analysis to tomorrow's schedule, we've got you covered below.

Men's Results and Upcoming Schedule

No. 1 Alexander Zverev def. Quentin Halys, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 6-3

Karen Khachanov def. No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2

No. 5 Flavio Cobolli def. Tristan Schoolkate, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5

Botic van De Zandschulp def. No. 6 Alex de Minaur, 7-4, 7-5, 6-2

No. 9 Taylor Fritz def. Mattia Bellucci, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1

Dane Sweeny def. No. 13 Lorenzo Musetti, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2

No. 14 Learner Tien def. Gael Monfils, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3

No. 17 Jakub Mensik def. Jurji Rodionov, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3

No. 21 Luciano Darderi def. Dalibor Svrcina, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4

No. 24 Francisco Cerundolo def. Jan-Lennard Struff, 5-7, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3

No. 25 Alejandro Tabilo def. Alexei Popyrin, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-2

No. 28 Alexander Blockx def. Marco Trungelliti, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1

No. 31 Zizou Bergs def. Jesper de Jong, 7-5, 1-6, 6-2, 7-6 (2)

Benjamin Bonzi def. No. 32 Ignacio Buse, 6-2, 7-6 (4), 6-0

Michael Zheng def. Bu Yunchaokete, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3

Arthur Gea def. Zachary Svajda, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2

Taylor Fritz cruised to victory on Thursday.

The 2024 US Open finalist played drop sets just two games against Mattia Bellucci.

From the get-go, it was evident that Bellucci lacked the power to challenge the American.

Fritz won 29 of 34 points on his first serve and recorded 28 winners, compared to just 22 unforced errors.

The third round of the US Open begins Friday on ESPN, with all matches also being available on ESPN Unlimited.

Below, you can find Friday's schedule:

12:30 p.m. ET

Daniil Medevdev (7) vs. Arthur Rinderknech (26)

Alexander Bublik (15) vs. Tommy Paul (20)

1 p.m. ET

Carlos Alcaraz (2) vs. Wu Yibing

4 p.m. ET

Tomas Martin Etcheverry (27) vs. Mariano Navone

4:30 p.m. ET

Alex Michelsen vs. Daniel Merida

5 p.m. ET

Jiri Lehecka (18) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

7 p.m. ET

Frances Tiafoe (11) vs. Valentin Vacherot (22)

8:30 p.m. ET

Ben Shelton (8) vs. Denis Shapovalov

* Predicted winner in bold

Match of the Day: Ben Shelton (8) vs. Denis Shapovalov

On Friday, Ben Shelton and Denis Shapovalov will face off in a highly anticipated match.

Shelton enters the third round after defeating the always dangerous Hubert Hurkacz, while Shapovalov cruised past Luca Van Assche.

Shelton has won all four of the previous encounters of the pairs, but these have all been close matches.

Friday's duel is expected to be no different.

Shelton enters as the clear favorite considering his current form and momentum.

If Shapovalov can find his aggressive tennis early, he has what it takes to pull off the upsets.

However, the match could hinge on his mental fortitude and any lapses in concentration.

Consider this: just last month Shapovalov had Spaniard sensation Rafael Jodar on the ropes at the Cincinnati Open, up 5-1 in the final set, before losing six straight games.

Shelton should be able to do just enough with the crowd behind him.

Prediction: No. 8 Ben Shelton def. Denis Shapovalov in 4 sets

Women's Results and Upcoming Schedule

No. 2 Elena Rybaina def. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, 6-2, 6-4

No. 4 Coco Gauff def. Paula Badosa, 6-4, 7-6 (5)

No. 5 Mirra Andreeva def. Eva Lys, 6-0, 6-2

No. 8 Iga Swiatek def. Nadia Podoroska, 6-3, 6-2

No. 10 Amanda Anisimova def. Lilli Tagger, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1

No. 13 Naomi Osaka def. Katerina Siniakova, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1

No. 14 Iva Jovic def. Francesca Jones, 6-4, 6-4

No. 17 Alexandra Eala def. Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-1, 6-4

No. 22 Madison Keys def. Anna Bondar, 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (5)

No. 23 Elise Mertens def. Maria Timofeeva, 6-2, 7-6 (5)

No. 24 Anastasia Potapova def. Leolia Jeanjean, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3

No. 25 Marie Bouzkova def. Harriet Dart, 6-2, 6-2

Yuliia Starodubtseva def. No. 32 Maria Sakkari, 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2

Cristina Bucsa def. Himeno Sakatsume, 7-6 (6), 6-7 (0), 7-6 (6)

Zheng Qinwen def. Yulia Putintseva, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1

Nikola Bartunkova def. Tatjana Maria, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-3

Iga Swiatek was dominant in her straight-set win over Nadia Podoroska.

The six-time major champion won 77 percent of points on her serve while playing a stellar return game.

Then there was her signature consistency, as she committed just 14 unforced errors.

In other action, Naomi Osaka narrowly defeated Katerina Siniakova in three sets.

The former world No. 1 needed just over 30 minutes to take the first set, appearing poised for a routine win.

In the second set, Siniakova raised her level, matching Osaka's aggression to force a third set.

In the third set, Osaka used her heavy serve and baseline aggression to avoid what would have been a massive upset.

The best match of the day was at Stadium 17, where Madison Keys saved five match points to win a three-set thriller against Anna Bondar.

Trailing 5-2 in the third set, Keys won four straight games before relying on her aggression and experience in a 10-point tie-breaker to pull off the houdini act.

Coco Gauff defeated Paula Badosa in a two-set thriller to advance to the third round.

The two-time major champion played a stellar return game and used her aggression in the second set tie-breaker to persevere.

Below, you can find Friday's schedule:

11 a.m. ET

Sorana Cirstea (16) vs. Jasmine Paolini (19)

Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Kamilla Rakhimova

Marta Kostyuk (11) vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova (18)

11:30 a.m. ET

Jessica Pegula (3) vs. Leylah Fernandez (31)

12:30 p.m. ET

Diana Shnaider (15) vs. Taylor Townsend

2 p.m. ET

Linda Noskova (6) vs. Ann Li (29)

2:30 p.m. ET

Karolina Muchova (7) vs. Emma Navarro (26)

9 p.m. ET

Elina Svitolina (9) vs. Anna Kalinskaya

*Predicted winner in bold

Match of the Day: Jessica Pegula (3) vs. Leylah Fernandez (31)

Jessica Pegula enters the third round of the US Open as one of the top contenders for the title.

The 32-year-old has breezed through her first two matches, dominating with her first serve and showcasing remarkable consistency.

However, the competition is about to intensify, with former US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez up next.

Since reaching the 2021 US Open final, Fernandez has only made it to the Round of 16 at a major once, but she has been playing impressive tennis recently and could pose a serious challenge for Pegula.

Still, considering Pegula's outstanding form this summer, she appears well positioned to advance to the Round of 16.

Prediction: No. 3 Jessica Pegula def. No. 31 Leylah Fernandez in 2 sets