The remaining Round of 16 matches in the men’s singles draw at the 2026 US Open have officially concluded, completing the quarterfinal lineup. After battling through two grueling five-set marathons during the first week, Alexander Zverev elevated his game significantly, cruising past Italy’s Luciano Darderi in straight sets (3:0) to book his spot in the next round with minimal stress.
Khachanov Halts Young American’s Run, Van de Zandshulp Shatters French Hopes
Karen Khachanov delivered a masterclass in tactical resilience, outlasting rising American prospect Learner Tien in a thrilling five-set battle (3:2) where the young American had entered as the favorite. Khachanov expertly leveraged his veteran experience through the physically demanding exchanges.
Meanwhile, the most dramatic clash of the day featured France’s last remaining representative, Arthur Gea, against the resurgent Dutchman Botic van de Zandshulp. Gea started strong, jumping to a two-set lead and holding a match point, but failed to close it out. Van de Zandshulp orchestrated an incredible comeback, sweeping the next three sets under intense pressure to snatch a 3:2 victory. In another notable result, Belgium’s Alexander Blokx defeated Francisco Cerundolo 3:1 to secure his place among the final eight.
Match Statistics: K. Khachanov vs. L. Tien
| Statistic | L. Tien | K. Khachanov |
| Aces | 9 | 8 |
| Double Faults | 7 | 8 |
| 1st Serve Percentage | 63% (77/105) | 60% (66/93) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 71% (55/77) | 44% (28/63) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 44% (12/28) | 45% (13/28) |
| Break Points Saved | 9/14 (64%) | 3/12 (25%) |
| 1st Serve Speed (Avg) | 186 km/h | 174 km/h |
| 2nd Serve Speed (Avg) | 148 km/h | 139 km/h |
| 1st Serve Return Points Won | 29% (27/93) | 27% (28/105) |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won | 55% (34/62) | 56% (35/63) |
| Break Points Converted | 9/12 (75%) | 5/14 (36%) |
| Winners | 48 | 55 |
| Unforced Errors | 56 | 55 |
| Net Points Won | 61% (25/41) | 79% (34/43) |
| Total Points Won | 51% (166/323) | 49% (157/323) |
| Last 10 Points | 7 | 3 |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Total Games Won | 57% (29/51) | 43% (22/51) |
| Distance Covered (m) | 3884 | 4295 |
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