Catch up on all our coverage as the 2026 U.S. Open rolled on with the culmination of the third round at Flushing Meadows.The Athletic Live TeamSeptember 6, 2026 at 9:25 AM EDTLearner Tien celebrates his third-round victory. Getty ImagesU.S. Open Day 7 — RecapDay 7 at the U.S. Open has concluded at Flushing Meadows.Alexander Zverev (1) defeated Alejandro Tabilo (25) in straight sets to seal his spot in the round of 16. This match followed Iva Jovic (14) and Naomi Osaka (13) both advancing in three-set thrillers.Earlier in the day, several top Americans were eliminated including Taylor Fritz (9), Amanda Anisimova (10) and Madison Keys (22). Coco Gauff (4), Elena Rybakina (2) and Iga Świątek (8) all advanced to the second week.Check out today’s scores here.Watch or listen to The Tennis PodcastGet involved in the Discuss tab or email us: live@theathletic.comSKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementLooking ahead to tomorrow Getty ImagesIf you thought today's matches were must-see television, just wait for tomorrow's draw with the start of the round of 16:Carlos Alcaraz (2) taking on Tommy Paul (20)Aryna Sabalenka (1) facing Taylor TownsendBen Shelton (8) going against Stefanos TsitsipasWe'll have these matches and more covered tomorrow. Thank you for tuning in and see you then!Game, set, match: Tien defeats Mensik in five sets! Getty ImagesMenšík (17) 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (2), 3-6, 4-6 Tien (14)Learner Tien’s run continues!Tien defeats Jakub Menšík in five sets and overcomes a tiebreak loss in the third set to take the final two sets and the match.In a match that took three hours and 24 minutes to complete, Tien committed 20 fewer errors than Menšík, with just three errors in the final set.Karen Khachanov awaits Tien in the fourth round for a spot in the quarter-final.Game, set, match: Zverev advances! Getty ImagesZverev (1) 6-2, 7-6 (2), 6-2 Tabilo (25)Aside from a second set that needed a tiebreak to determine, Alexander Zverev dominated his third-round match against Alejandro Tabilo and convincingly moves on to the U.S. Open's second week.Zverev led 42-22 in winners and won six of his 13 break points attempted. The second set tested his mettle, as he very nearly conceded the set to Tabilo with a mid-set slide, but he regained his composure in the tiebreak and sailed through the third set.Zverev's next opponent will be Luciano Darderi (21), with a spot in the quarterfinal on the line.Zverev earns a holdZverev (1) 6-2, 7-6 (2), 5-2* Tabilo (25)Alexander Zverev holds, and now Alejandro Tabilo needs to hold serve to avoid elimination.With Zverev also holding a two-set lead, his advancement feels like a mere formality. He is rolling.Zverev breaks Tabilo Getty ImagesZverev (1) 6-2, 7-6 (2), *4-2 Tabilo (25)Alexander Zverev is closing in on a third-round victory.Zverev earns a break on a 12-point game that included three potential break points, only securing it on Alejandro Tabilo's double fault.A hold here would but Zverev on the brink of a straight-sets victory.SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementFan removed by security at Menšík-Tien Lukas Weese/The AthleticWild scenes at Louis Armstrong Stadium during this Jakub Menšík and Learner Tien match. With Tien up a break serving *4-3 in the fourth set, two fans started heckling Menšík. Tension between Menšík and these spectators was building a couple of games ago. Now Menšík stopped play and the whole stadium began yelling “kick them out!” in unison. The fan in the blue shirt was removed by security while the other in the green shirt left before play continued. Just another night session at the U.S. Open.Tien takes fourth set against Menšík Getty ImagesMenšík (17) 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (2), 3-6 Tien (14)Learner Tien avenges his third-set tiebreak defeat by taking the final four games of the third set.Tien was cruising by the end of the set – winning the set on a love break – and breaks Jakub Menšík three times in the set.We’re heading for a fifth set in what has turned out to be the more competitive match of the late evening/early morning.Tabilo, Zverev trade holdsZverev (1) 6-2, 7-6 (2), 2-1* Tabilo (25)After Tabilo's near-break in the first game of the set, the next two games have settled down.Each player notches a quick hold, with Zverev securing his with an ace.Zverev escapes break to open third setZverev (1) 6-2, 7-6 (2), 1-0* Tabilo (25)Alejandro Tabilo nearly helps right the ship with a break to open the third set, but Alexander Zverev denies him the opportunity.Two Zverev winners allow him to save break points, and Tabilo surrenders the game on an unforced error on a backhand.Zverev wins tiebreak to take second set Getty ImagesZverev (1) 6-2, 7-6 (2) Tabilo (25)Alejandro Tabilo takes two of the first three points in the tiebreak, but he surrenders his lead with a pair of unforced errors.That’s all the margin Alexander Zverev needs to ignite a run and take the set. Zverev wins six points in a row, his sixth coming on another Tabilo unforced error on a return into the net.That was a frustrating set for Zverev, but he ultimately gets the result he was looking for.SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementSecond set heads to tiebreak!Zverev (1) 6-2, 6-6 Tabilo (25)Alejandro Tabilo shocks the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd by winning three games against Alexander Zverev to take the second-set lead, but Zverev answers back with two games of his own to get right back into the set.Needing one more win to take the set, Zverev fails to hold serve against Tabilo.We're heading to a tiebreak.Menšík wins third-set tiebreak Getty ImagesMenšík (17) 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (2) Tien (14)An epic third set goes to a tiebreak, and Jakub Menšík wins convincingly, 7-2.Neither player earned a break during the set (though one game went to six deuces to decide), but Menšík wins six points in a row to put the tiebreak out of Learner Tien's reach.That was by far the most competitive set of the match, and Menšík takes command.Tabilo breaks Zverev! Getty ImagesZverev (1) 6-2, 4-4* Tabilo (25)Alejandro Tabilo positions himself for a rare break point, but Alexander Zverev responds well with a volley winner and an ace.Tabilo did not relent, and after a pair of Zverev unforced errors, Tabilo delivers the dagger with a forehand winner.Zverev had an uncharacteristic four unforced errors and a double fault in the game in failing to hold serve. The set is evened up!Zverev still leading in second setZverev (1) 6-2, 4-2* Tabilo (25)Alejandro Tabilo has found his footing in the second set, but Alexander Zverev still leads by a couple games in the second set.Tabilo has yet to break serve in this match. He will need to do so to climb back into this set.Zverev running away with second set Getty ImagesZverev (1) 6-2, 3-1* Tabilo (25)The Alexander Zverev dominance continues.Make that 12 of 13 points won by Zverev, resulting in another hold. Alejandro Tabilo is struggling to stage a response.SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementZverev breaks TabiloZverev (1) 6-2, 2-1* Tabilo (25)Alexander Zverev is on a tear.Zverev wins eight of nine points to secure his first games of the second set. In the latter game, he broke Tabilo and almost recorded a love break.Can he break this set open with a run like the first?Love holds start second set Getty ImagesZverev (1) 6-2, 1-1* Tabilo (25)A pair of love holds starts off the second set.Tabilo holds a slight edge in aces, but Zverev has been much more effective in cutting down his unforced errors.The second set has been more competitive, but let's see if the games themselves will up the intensity.Zverev wins the first setZverev (1) 6-2 Tabilo (25)Alexander Zverev captures the first set in a swift 38 minutes.After failing to capitalize on a set point in the last game, Zverev takes the set on a love hold. He is looking like a top seed tonight.Tabilo denies set point Getty ImagesZverev (1) *5-2 Tabilo (25)Alexander Zverev nearly breaks Alejandro Tabilo to take the first set, but Tabilo holds him off for now.With Zverev at set point, Tabilo records consecutive aces and takes the game on a Zverev forced error.An encouraging hold from Tabilo in an otherwise lopsided night.