Day 5 of the US Open 2026 was packed with drama: Alexander Zverev survived another five-set marathon, Dane Sweeny stunned Lorenzo Musetti, and Taylor Fritz demolished Mattia Bellucci. On the women’s side, Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys, and Iga Świątek all advanced, while Maria Sakkari fell in a shock upset.

🎾 Men’s Highlights

• Alexander Zverev: The top seed endured another grueling five-setter, beating Quentin Halys 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3. He’s now spent over nine hours on court in just two rounds.
• Dane Sweeny: Pulled off the upset of the day, defeating 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti in four sets.
• Taylor Fritz: Dropped just two games in a ruthless 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 win over Mattia Bellucci.
• Botic van de Zandschulp: Continued his strong New York form, beating Alex de Minaur in straight sets.
• Karen Khachanov: Knocked out 3rd seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who struggled with dizziness and vision problems.
• Learner Tien: Ended Gael Monfils’ final Grand Slam run, winning in straight sets.

🎾 Women’s Highlights

• Naomi Osaka: Battled past Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1.
• Madison Keys: Came from behind to beat Anna Bondar 5-7, 6-4, 7-6.
• Iga Świątek: Defeated Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2, looking sharp.
• Maria Sakkari: Fell to Yuliia Starodubtseva in a stunning upset, 1-6, 7-6, 6-2.
• Mirra Andreeva: Continued her rise with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win over Eva Lys.

📊 Fantasy League Impact

• Big winners: Managers who backed Fritz, Khachanov, and Osaka scored big points.
• Upset pain: Auger-Aliassime and Sakkari exits punished those who relied on seeded consistency.
• Dark horses: Dane Sweeny and Yuliia Starodubtseva are emerging as surprise point machines.

🔮 What’s Next

• Can Zverev survive another marathon, or will fatigue catch up?
• Will Świątek and Osaka continue their strong runs?
• More upsets seem inevitable — fantasy managers should brace for volatility.

📊 Fantasy League Leaderboard Update – US Open 2026

Day 5’s action has shaken the fantasy standings yet again, and we’ve got a new leader at the top:

• Christopher Columbus has climbed into first place with a commanding 111 points, pulling clear of the pack.
• A four-way tie for second place makes things spicy: Royal Gamers, Kids pick, Miny Moe, and Hot Shots are all sitting on 96 points.
• Serving looks has slipped to 6th with 95 points, while Lucky Leftie is just behind on 94.

🔥 Movers and Shakers

• Net Net surged into the top 10 with 93 points, proving that mid-table teams can leap forward quickly.
• Dropshots and Tournament Director are locked at 92 points, keeping the chase tight.
• Hit and Run and Nutty Choice remain steady in the top 15, while A Sinister Open and Getting Better made notable climbs.

🎾 What It Means

• The gap at the top is widening, but Christopher Columbus isn’t untouchable — one upset could swing momentum back to the chasing pack.
• The cluster at 96 points means second place is wide open, with four teams battling neck-and-neck.
• The mid-table surge shows how volatile the league is — teams like Net Net and Canniballs are proving that one strong day can change everything.