Summary

  • US Open day seven

  • World number four Coco Gauff beats Spain's Cristina Bucsa 6-3 6-4 to reach fourth round

  • Eighth seed and 2022 champion Iga Swiatek advances with 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-3) win over Marie Bouzkova

  • Men's ninth seed Taylor Fritz squanders a two-set lead against Francisco Cerundolo and fifth seed Flavio Cobolli exits in wide-open half of draw

  • Zheng Qinwen, the Olympic champion who had to come through qualifying, saves match point to stun Madison Keys

  • French Open champion Mirra Andreeva through but last year's finalist Amanda Anisimova loses to Anastasia Potapova

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  1. Goodbyepublished at 22:30 BST

    That's all from us for today.

    There's been no shortage of upsets so far on day seven, with the likes of Taylor Fritz, Flavio Cobolli, Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys all falling on Saturday.

    But title contenders Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Mirra Andreeva are among the big names who have safely progressed to the fourth round.

    You'll be able to find all the latest reports and stories from New York on our dedicated tennis page.

    Catch you tomorrow!

  2. 'I'm enjoying the experience'published at 22:27 BST

    Gauff 6-3 6-4 Bucsa

    After finding a way past Spain's Cristina Bucsa, Coco Gauff was asked how she adapts her game in different matches: "It's all about how I'm feeling, if I feel good I'll play offensive. When I feel like I'm not playing the ball well I play defensive.

    "I think in the first set today it was defensive. Once I got into my rhythm, I could hit through a bit more. I had to sacrifice some points to get going again."

    On how her mindset changes during slams: "I feel like I'm used to getting to the second week now. I woke up today and I was like 'oh we're already in round three'.

    "I'm enjoying the experience out here, there's expectations being American and I want to do well in front of the fans. Last year I put so much pressure on myself."

  3. Postpublished at 22:25 BST

    Before we leave you for the night, we'll bring you reaction from Coco Gauff, who awaits the winner of tonight's match between Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala in the fourth round.

  4. 'Gauff gets it done'published at 22:23 BST

    Gauff 6-3 6-4 Bucsa

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on Sky Sports

    I just love how Gauff worked through her tennis today, as always with a Coco Gauff match she finds a way to battle through. Great to see her close that out. She gets it done.

    USA's Coco Gauff celebrates after defeating Spain's Cristina Bucsa at the conclusion of their women's singles third round tennis match on day seven of the US Open tennis tournament.Image source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 22:19 BST

    Gauff 6-3 6-4 Bucsa

    Only Aryna Sabalenka has claimed more consecutive straight-set wins than Coco Gauff this season.

    Sabalenka recorded 11 between Brisbane and the Australian Open.

    This is Gauff's eighth since the third round in Cincinnati.

    The American has strong momentum heading into the second week in New York.

  6. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Gauffpublished at 22:15 BST

    Gauff 6-3 6-4 Bucsa

    The scoreline doesn't really do the match justice, but Coco Gauff completes the job with minimum fuss in the end!

    Cristina Bucsa caused the fourth seed problems, but Gauff had too much in the end and rolls on to round four for the fifth straight year in New York.

    NEW YCoco Gauff of the United States celerates after defeating Cristina Bucsa of Spain in their Women's Singles Third Round match on Day Seven of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.Image source, Getty Images
  7. Match points Gauffpublished at 22:15 BST

    *Gauff 6-3 5-4 Bucsa

    The crowd make plenty of noise as Coco Gauff steps up to the baseline.

    The American is rising to the occasion now.

    Three match points!

  8. Gauff breaks againpublished at 22:13 BST

    *Gauff 6-3 5-4 Bucsa

    And now it's Cristina Bucsa's turn to hand Coco Gauff the chance to break.

    The Spaniard never recovers from an opening double fault, and Gauff takes full advantage with a backhand winner.

    Now she will have the chance to serve this out - and she will be desperate to do that at the earliest opportunity because this has been far from straightforward.

  9. Bucsa breaks backpublished at 22:11 BST

    Gauff 6-3 4-4 Bucsa*

    Well then.

    Coco Gauff can't back up her break, immediately gifting Cristina Bucsa a route back into the contest.

    Another unforced error and that is a break to love. A really poor game from the fourth seed.

    NEW YORK, NEWCoco Gauff reacts against Cristina Bucsa during a Women's Singles match on Day Seven of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.Image source, Getty Images
  10. Break points Bucsapublished at 22:10 BST

    *Gauff 6-3 4-3 Bucsa

    Coco Gauff - and the American fans inside Arthur Ashe Stadium - know this is a huge game for the home favourite now.

    A hold of serve to consolidate the break would take her a game away from the fourth round.

    It isn't going to plan, however.

    A double fault and back-to-back unforced errors give Bucsa two break back points.

  11. Gauff breaks in second setpublished at 22:08 BST

    *Gauff 6-3 4-3 Bucsa

    Into the net from Cristina Bucsa. Breakthrough for Coco Gauff in the second set!

    A series of unforced errors cost the Spaniard, and that is a big moment for Gauff after what has been a tricky 80 minutes so far.

  12. Break points Gauffpublished at 22:06 BST

    Gauff 6-3 3-3 Bucsa*

    A big swing of the fist from Cristina Bucsa after she lands a superb forehand winner. It deserved more than the silent treatment the home support are giving her.

    The crowd do get excited, however, as Coco Gauff makes her way to two break points.

  13. Gauff holdspublished at 22:04 BST

    Gauff 6-3 3-3 Bucsa*

    It's all looking rather straightforward here for Coco Gauff, until a double fault brings Cristina Bucsa to 40-30 from 40-0 down.

    The crowd rally behind the fourth seed, who is able to reset and gets herself to safety after Bucsa misses a return.

  14. 'She was waiting for the error'published at 22:00 BST

    *Gauff 6-2 2-3 Bucsa

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on Sky Sports

    Bucsa has such a relentless game plan.

    As soon as she got her backhand in play, Gauff was across court and she was waiting for the error.

  15. Bucsa holds from deucepublished at 22:00 BST

    *Gauff 6-3 2-3 Bucsa

    Coco Gauff exchanges a frank word with her team after blinking first in a baseline exchange. It gives Cristina Bucsa control at 30-0 - but Gauff is right back in it after another wonderful point!

    There are few areas of the court which these two players can't reach and they delight the crowd with a breathless exchange.

    Side to side, forwards and back. Drop shots. A lob. It's great fun.

    Gauff eventually takes it with an angled volley which Bucsa can't divert back in play. Bucsa, though, holds out from deuce.

  16. Gauff holdspublished at 21:54 BST

    Gauff 6-3 2-2 Bucsa*

    At was at this stage of the first set that Coco Gauff lost her serve.

    No such issues here. A wide forehand from Cristina Bucsa brings up game points, and Gauff holds to 15 after the Spaniard hits a backhand long.

  17. 'Gauff is giving herself more time'published at 21:52 BST

    *Gauff 6-3 1-2 Bucsa

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on Sky Sports

    Today Gauff is just giving herself some more time.

    Receiving a 90mph serve and she's still two metres back behind the line.

  18. Bucsa holdspublished at 21:51 BST

    *Gauff 6-3 1-2 Bucsa

    Coco Gauff senses an opportunity as she closes to within 40-30 on Cristina Bucsa's serve with a backhand winner.

    But Bucsa sees this one out too, landing a forehand and heading to her seat at the change of ends with a 2-1 lead.

  19. Gauff holdspublished at 21:46 BST

    Gauff 6-3 1-1 Bucsa*

    Coco Gauff recovers from losing the opening point on her serve as she slides into a backhand volley. What a classy winner that is.

    The fourth seed earns her first game of set two by winning four straight points from 0-15. That sets us up nicely for another competitive set.

    USA's Coco Gauff plays a return to Spain's Cristina Bucsa during their women's singles third round tennis match on day seven of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.Image source, Getty Images
  20. Bucsa holds at start of second setpublished at 21:44 BST

    *Gauff 6-3 0-1 Bucsa

    Back to it on Arthur Ashe Stadium after Coco Gauff wrapped up the first set.

    Cristina Bucsa makes a positive start to the second, recovering from 0-30 down to hold with a backhand winner four points later.