On Monday, Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and her Brazilian teammate Luisa Stefani made their way to the quarterfinals in the women’s doubles at the U.S. Open.
Hailing from Ottawa, Dabrowski and Stefani triumphed over Japan’s Eri Hozumi and Slovenia’s Andreja Klepac with a score of 6-0, 6-3 during the Round of 16.
The second-seeded pair hit three aces and took advantage of four out of their eight break-point opportunities, wrapping up the match in just 55 minutes.
They are set to face the winner of the match between Jiang Xinyu and Zhang Shuai from China and Miyu Kato from Japan, paired with Wu Fang-Hsien from Taiwan.
At 34 years old, Dabrowski is a two-time U.S. Open doubles champion, having claimed the title alongside Erin Routliffe of New Zealand in both 2023 and 2025.
Unfortunately, no Canadian players remain in the singles draws of the U.S. Open.
Rybakina defeats Osaka, one win from top ranking
Later on Monday, Elena Rybakina showcased her strength against Naomi Osaka and is now just one victory away from achieving the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis.
To secure the top spot, she must overcome Zheng Qinwen, a challenging opponent who has proven resilient even in tough situations.
Rybakina reached the quarterfinals with a strong 6-1, 6-4 victory over Osaka in a clash of Grand Slam champions known for their powerful hitting. The second-seeded Rybakina will ascend to the top of the WTA rankings if she progresses to the semifinals in Flushing Meadows.
“Of course, I desire it; I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want that, but it’s definitely one of my targets,” Rybakina expressed. “I aim to stay focused and give my all, fighting until the end in my next match, and we will see how it goes.”
Zverev advances effortlessly
In men’s action, top seed Alexander Zverev dispatched Italian Luciano Darderi with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) at Arthur Ashe Stadium, finishing his match before midnight—a pleasant surprise after battling through several five-set matches previously.
“After spending around ten hours on the court, I think I finally found my rhythm, which was beneficial, as my earlier matches weren’t at a great level,” Zverev commented.
“I feel that I’m progressing in the right direction,” he added.
Zverev, who aims to secure his second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open in June, avenged his earlier loss to Darderi at the Italian Open in Rome this year.
Zheng stuns Swiatek after overcoming 5-0 deficit
Standing in Rybakina’s way is Zheng, who made an impressive comeback from a 5-0 deficit for the second consecutive match. The 2024 Olympic gold medalist from China triumphed over No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek with a score of 7-5, 6-3, making her the first qualifier to reach the quarterfinals in Flushing Meadows since Emma Raducanu won the title in 2021.
Just two days after erasing a 5-0 deficit in the third set to win against No. 22 Madison Keys, Zheng quickly fell behind 5-0 against Swiatek, the 2022 U.S. Open champion.
“I suppose my ability to come back from a 0-5 deficit yesterday isn’t just luck; that’s all I can say,” Zheng remarked.
Rybakina captured the Australian Open this year, marking her second major title, and her current No. 2 ranking is her highest so far. Even if she loses on Wednesday, she can still achieve the No. 1 ranking if neither Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, nor Jessica Pegula wins the championship.
Rybakina dominated Osaka, who has won two of her four Grand Slam titles at the U.S. Open. The match lasted just over an hour, concluding with an ace, as Rybakina leads the WTA Tour in that category.
Swiatek was unable to convert two set points while serving at 5-1, and Zheng managed to fend off another when Swiatek held a 5-3 lead. She noted that her focus was so intense on each point that she even lost track of the score.
Zheng reached the quarterfinals in the U.S. Open in both 2023 and 2024—the year she competed in the Australian Open final—but after undergoing elbow surgery and seeing her ranking drop, she had to qualify this year to enter the main draw. Raducanu’s victory five years ago made her the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title in the Open era, which began in 1968.
Swiatek entered the match with a 7-1 record against Zheng, with her only loss occurring two years ago in the Olympic semifinals in Paris. On that occasion, Zheng came back from a 4-0 deficit in the second set, halting Swiatek’s 25-match winning streak at Roland Garros, where Swiatek has celebrated four French Open titles.
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva rallied to defeat No. 24 Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 after assisting her opponent when she sustained a knee injury during the final game of the match. She will next face Coco Gauff, who beat No. 14 Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4, returning to the quarterfinals for the first time since claiming her first major title at this tournament in 2023. Gauff had been eliminated in the fourth round in the previous two years.