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BBC's US Open live blog reports Zheng Qinwen rallying from 5-0 down to take the first set 7-5 against Iga Swiatek, while Mirra Andreeva edges toward a deciding set against Anastasia Potapova; Naomi Osaka vs Elena Rybakina is on the schedule with Rybakina able to become world No. 1 if she reaches the last four, with radio commentary and live updates continuing.
Naomi Osaka recovered from a second-set blip to beat Katerina Siniakova in three sets and advance to the US Open third round (set to meet Elise Mertens), while Iga Swiatek won in straight sets against Nadia Podoroska. Madison Keys survived a late scare against Anna Bondar to win in a deciding tiebreak. Osaka also notches 80 Grand Slam singles wins and becomes the second Japanese woman in the Open era to reach the third round at all four majors in a single season.
On US Open day five, Marie Bouzkova eliminates Harriet Dart in straight sets to reach the third round, ending Britain’s singles hopes; Naomi Osaka fights back to defeat Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1; Madison Keys comes from 5-2 down to beat Anna Bondar 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (10-5); Iga Swiatek beats Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2; Amanda Anisimova moves into a deciding set against Lilli Tagger, while Taylor Fritz is in action with BBC Radio 5 Live providing live coverage and Fran Jones remains Britain’s last in the singles draw.
Jessica Pegula defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5 4-6 6-4 in a nearly three-hour semifinal at the Cincinnati Open, in a match with 13 breaks of serve, earning a final spot against Coco Gauff in what will be the first all-American women's final in Cincinnati in 56 years.
Iga Swiatek defeated Karolina Pliskova in straight sets (6-1, 6-3) to reach the Wimbledon third round, maintaining her streak of reaching the third round at every Grand Slam this decade (26 straight).
Iga Swiatek outlasted Taylor Townsend in a three-set contest on Centre Court to begin her Wimbledon title defence, recovering from a shaky second set and a pivotal 12-minute first game of the decider to hold and then clinch the win; she advances to face Karolina Pliskova in round two, while Anisimova and Paolini also won their respective matches on day one.
The 2026 Wimbledon draw features four former champions with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka heading the top quarter, and Jessica Pegula, defending champion Iga Swiatek, and 2022 champion Elena Rybakina anchoring the other quarters. Serena Williams returns in Swiatek’s quarter, and Emma Raducanu is among notable British entrants. Potential quarterfinals include Sabalenka vs. Andreeva and Pegula vs. Gauff in the second quarter, a Swiatek–Kostyuk path in the third, and a Rybakina vs. Anisimova matchup in the bottom half, setting up deep runs for the top contenders.
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska defeats Anna Kalinskaya 7-6(3), 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at Roland Garros, where she will face Diana Shnaider, marking a notable breakout in Paris.
Marta Kostyuk, the 15th seed, defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 on Swiatek’s birthday to reach her first French Open quarterfinal, extending her clay-court winning streak to 16 and signaling a potential shift at Roland Garros.
Iga Swiatek’s fourth-round loss at Roland Garros eliminates all previous champions from both the men’s and women’s draws, turning the Paris tournament into a wide-open race for a first-time Grand Slam winner. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka remains the top title threat alongside Marta Kostyuk, Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys, with Kostyuk in good form and Kostyuk facing Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals. In the men’s draw, with Carlos Alcaraz absent and Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner out earlier, Alexander Zverev emerges as the favorite in a field lacking clear frontrunners, though players like Matteo Berrettini, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Frances Tiafoe still pose threats as the Open field intensifies.
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine upset four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals, setting up a Ukrainian showdown with Elina Svitolina and guaranteeing at least one Ukrainian woman semifinalist at Roland Garros for the first time in the Open Era; Kostyuk has been on a strong clay run, extending her winning streak on the surface.
Aryna Sabalenka edged Victoria Mboko 7-6(7-0) 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells semi-finals, while Iga Swiatek was knocked out by Elina Svitolina. Alexander Zverev became only the fifth man to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP Masters 1,000 events. The women’s semis will feature Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova and Svitolina vs Elena Rybakina, while the men’s semis pit Zverev against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev.
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff criticized the Australian Open’s live camera access, arguing players are treated like zoo animals in the spotlight during Melbourne quarterfinals.
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula criticized the behind-the-scenes cameras in the players' areas at Melbourne Park during the Australian Open, calling the constant filming an invasion of privacy. Tennis Australia says the footage is meant to deepen fan connection while balancing players’ comfort, and the issue is set to be revisited in post-tournament discussions.
Aryna Sabalenka cruised past 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 to advance to the Australian Open semi-finals, while Iga Swiatek was delayed at Melbourne Park security after forgetting her accreditation.