US Open tennis: Fritz, Anisimova and Keys in action on day seven – live

The latest third-round updates from Flushing MeadowsYou can mail Katy and follow us on TikTok and BlueskyHello and welcome to the US Open 2026 - day seven! I can’t believe we’re nearly at the halfway stage already, with the top takeaways so far (along with the $100 caviar-topped chicken nuggets) being that:It’s so good to have Carlos Alcaraz back – even though it’s not the same without Jannik SinnerThe end game appears closer for Novak Djokovic - and has already come for Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils – while Alex de Minaur is at a career crossroadsAryna Sabalenka is working her way back into form – though success isn’t the only thing she’s been smellingCoco Gauff has served notice with her start – while Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and Mirra Andreeva have impressed too (Gauff, Rybakina and Jessica Pegula are still pushing Sabalenka for the world No 1 spot)Taylor Fritz is arguably the best-placed home hope to end the 23-year wait for an American male singles championNaomi Osaka’s tennis hasn’t been as eye-catching as her latest lookEala-mania has taken over New YorkBritain desperately needs Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu back fitAnd Alexander Zverev, looking shaky in his first slam …

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