September 3, 2026 12:17 PM
Alcaraz and Sabalenka shine as US Open catches up after rain delays
Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback from injury while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, as organisers heaved a sigh of relief after clearing a backlog of rain-delayed matches. Former winner Daniil Medvedev weathered an avian interruption to soar into the next round, with Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe all progressing. Alcaraz took centre stage in the evening session on Arthur Ashe St...