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Osaka, Eala, Zverev Advance at US Open; Auger-Aliassime Falls

Conflict19 sourcesSep 4, 2026
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The Story

Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the US Open 2026 on Thursday, defeating Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. Osaka, the 13th seed and a two-time US Open winner, showcased her fashion sense, wearing a Thom Browne overcoat for her second-round match and a custom Who Decides War gown inspired by Allen Iverson for her first-round match. Alex Eala, 21, also reached the third round, her deepest run in New York, after beating Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4. Eala, the 17th seed, is ranked No. 18 in the world, the highest for a Southeast Asian in WTA history, and will face No. 14 seed Iva Jovic on Saturday, September 5. Top-seeded Alexander Zverev secured his third-round berth with a five-set victory over Quentin Halys, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, in a match lasting four hours and 33 minutes. Meanwhile, men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated, falling 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to 50th-ranked Russian Karen Khachanov, citing dizziness and seeing spots. Sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur and 13th-seeded Lorenzo Musetti also exited the tournament. Former women's champions Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva also booked third-round spots. The tournament has accredited about 100 influencers, leading to discussions on tennis etiquette, including an incident during Osaka's first-round match where a photo shoot with a portable ring light led to an umpire's reprimand.

The Spread

What they agree on

  • Naomi Osaka, Alex Eala, and Alexander Zverev have all advanced to the third round of the US Open 2026.
  • Men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated from the tournament after losing to Karen Khachanov.
  • Alexander Zverev won his second-round match in five sets, lasting over four hours.
  • Alex Eala, 21, defeated Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4 to reach her deepest run at the US Open.
  • Naomi Osaka defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 in her second-round match.

Where they split

  • The New York Post focuses heavily on Naomi Osaka's fashion choices and celebrity status at the US Open, dedicating space to her outfits, while other outlets primarily cover her match results.
  • The Times of India and The National emphasize Alex Eala's growing popularity and her status as the highest-ranked Southeast Asian in WTA history, detailing fan engagement, whereas other reports mention her advancement more as part of broader tournament results.
  • BBC News highlights the debate surrounding the accreditation of 100 influencers at the US Open and issues of tennis etiquette, including an incident during Naomi Osaka's match, a topic not covered by most other articles.
  • ARY News and Al Jazeera provide more detailed quotes from Alexander Zverev regarding his "ugly" wins and physical condition after his marathon matches, while other sources report his advancement more concisely.

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