On September 2nd, 2026, the US Open delivered upsets and standout performances: Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, and Jessica Pegula advanced, while Rafael Jodar and Brandon Nakashima were knocked out. The night session on September 3rd featured Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, and Alexander Zverev under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

🎾 September 2nd Highlights

• Aryna Sabalenka powered through her second-round match, looking sharp and confident.
• Ben Shelton thrilled the crowd with a four-set win over Hubert Hurkacz, celebrating with a haka-inspired roar.
• Jessica Pegula eased past Sofia Kenin in an all-American clash, 6-3, 6-1.
• Daniil Medvedev dispatched Sebastian Gorzny in straight sets.
• Upsets rocked the draw: Bu Yunchaokete stunned 12th seed Rafael Jodar, while Alex Michelsen knocked out 16th seed Brandon Nakashima. Daniel Merida also eliminated 23rd seed Andrey Rublev.

📊 Fantasy League Impact

• Winners like Sabalenka, Medvedev, Pegula, and Shelton boosted managers who backed them.
• Upsets punished picks: Jodar, Nakashima, and Rublev exits hurt teams relying on seeded consistency.

📊 Fantasy League Leaderboard Update – US Open 2026

The latest round of matches has shaken up the standings again, and the leaderboard is looking tighter than ever:

• Serving looks has surged into first place with 86 points, overtaking Lucky Leftie after a strong set of results.
• Lucky Leftie now sits in second on 85 points, just a single point behind the leader — this battle is far from over.
• Christopher Columbus holds third place with 84 points, keeping the pressure on the top two.

🔥 Movers in the Pack

• Eish climbed into 4th with 80 points, making a big statement.
• Royal Gamers and Nutty Choice are close behind, both within striking distance of the top five.
• The mid-table is crowded: teams like Kids pick, Bracket Challenge, and Hit and Run are all hovering in the 70s, ready to pounce if the leaders slip.

🎾 What It Means

• The top three are separated by just two points — every match result could flip the order.
• The chasing pack is closing in, with several teams now within 10 points of the leaders.
• The mid-table cluster remains massive, meaning one upset win or deep run could catapult a team into contention.

Jared

Jared matriculated in 2020 from Wynberg Boys High School in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. His passion for tennis afforded him the opportunity of travelling to Europe. He is a quizmaster and a tennis fantasy league organiser.http://Eishonline.co.za/jftl