NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Alex Eala and Naomi Osaka advance at U.S. Open as Felix Auger-Aliassime is eliminated
Tennis players Alex Eala and Naomi Osaka advanced to the next round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, while No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated from the tournament. Other notable results included Madison Keys narrowly avoiding an early exit and Taylor Fritz securing a decisive victory.
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The U.S. Open is a major international sporting event that impacts the professional rankings and tournament progression for the world's top-ed tennis players.
Key Facts
- Naomi Osaka defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1.
- Alex Eala defeated Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4.
- Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated by Karen Khachanov after reporting dizziness.
- Madison Keys defeated Anna Bondar 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (10-5) after saving five match points.
- Taylor Fritz defeated Mattia Bellucci 6-0, 6-1, 6-1.
- Novak Djokovic was previously eliminated in the first round.
- Serena and Venus Williams are scheduled to play their first-round doubles match on Friday night.
Who's Mentioned
personMadison Keys“2017 runner-up who narrowly advanced.”personFelix Auger-Aliassime“No. 3 seed who was eliminated from the tournament.”locationArthur Ashe Stadium“Venue where Naomi Osaka played.”otherU.S. Open“The tennis tournament where these events occurred.”personAlex Eala“No. 17 seed who advanced to the next round.”personNaomi Osaka“Two-time champion who advanced to the third round.”