Day 10 of the US Open 2026 saw the first half of the quarter-finals completed, with Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton producing epic five-set wins to guarantee an American finalist, while Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula advanced on the women’s side.

🎾 Men’s Quarter-Finals

• Frances Tiafoe def. Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6)
  • Tiafoe staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down and 0-3 in the fifth.
  • Michelsen, playing his first Slam quarter-final, served for the match but faltered under pressure.
  • Tiafoe advances to his third US Open semi-final.
• Ben Shelton def. Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(7)
  • Shelton stunned the defending champion in a late-night thriller.
  • His booming serve and fearless play carried him through the deciding tiebreak.
  • Shelton will face Tiafoe in an all-American semi-final, guaranteeing a U.S. finalist.

🎾 Women’s Quarter-Finals

• Aryna Sabalenka def. Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7)
  • Sabalenka survived a high-quality battle, keeping her bid for a third straight US Open alive.
  • Noskova pushed her to the brink, but Sabalenka’s power and composure in the final tiebreak proved decisive.
• Jessica Pegula def. Emma Navarro 7-5, 6-3
  • Pegula ended Navarro’s breakout run with a steady performance.
  • She joins Sabalenka in the semi-finals, ensuring at least one American woman in the final four.

📊 Fantasy League Impact

• Big winners: Teams with Tiafoe, Shelton, Sabalenka, and Pegula scored heavily.
• Upset pain: Alcaraz’s elimination punished managers banking on his repeat title run.
• American surge: With Tiafoe, Shelton, Pegula, and Gauff all advancing, U.S.-heavy squads are climbing fast.

🔮 What’s Next

• Men’s semi-final set: Tiafoe vs Shelton — one of them will reach their first Grand Slam final.
• Women’s semi-final set: Sabalenka vs Pegula — a clash of power vs consistency.
• Day 11 will complete the quarter-finals with matches featuring Zverev, Rybakina, Gauff, and Andreeva.

📊 Fantasy League Leaderboard Update – US Open 2026 (After Day 10)

The first half of the quarter-finals has shaken things up, and the leaderboard reflects the drama on court.

🏆 Top Contenders

• Christopher Columbus remains in first place with 207 points, still the team to beat.
• Hit and Run is chasing hard in second with 195 points.
• Dropshots holds third on 193 points, keeping the podium battle alive.
• Serving looks (185) and Hot Shots (179) round out the top five.

⚡ Mid-Table Action

• Canniballs (176) and Eish (174) are pushing hard to break into the top tier.
• Kids pick (173) is holding steady in the top 10.
• Tournament Director (168) and Super smash (167) are locked in a tight duel.

🎯 Chasing Pack

• Teams like Miny Moe (166), Wobbles (165), and SINsational (164) are still within striking distance of the top 10.
• The 150s are crowded — Fantasy Alive, Flushing Aces, and A Sinister Open are all jostling for position.

Wooden Spoon Watch

At the bottom, the rivalry is fierce:

• Hit and Miss (100) currently sits last, holding the wooden spoon spot.
• Le cote droit (101) and Pat’s Pick (103) are just ahead, desperately trying to avoid finishing bottom.
• Starspangled Rackets (110) and Fine Whines (111) are nervously looking over their shoulders.