The next SUPERSTAR? Eala’s STUNNING rise & Gauff’s STRAIGHT-SET masterclass🌟 | US Open 2026

It was another late, late show at the US Open! Coco Gauff battled through to Round 2 with her remodelled serve, whilst Alex Eala made a confident start in front of a raucous Louis Armstrong crowd. We also celebrate Gael Monfils turning 40 with a vintage performance (and a bagel!), while Venus and Serena discover their doubles opponents — can Serena serve up some Maya Joint Wimbledon revenge?

Alexander Zverev somehow survived a five-set epic against Lorenzo Sonego that finished just short of 2am. But was this actually the perfect match Zverev needed to kickstart his title bid — or another warning sign? Elsewhere,

The Day Session also brought more debate and rain, as Taylor Fritz cruises past 18-year-old prospect Darwin Blanch, Flavio Cobolli pulls off his first-ever two-set comeback, and Elena Rybakina begins her World No.1 chase with a win over Thea Frodin. Plus, Madison Keys survives a typical Madi rollercoaster, Mirra Andreeva advances, and we look ahead to Day 4 with Alcaraz and Sabalenka under the Ashe lights.

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00:00 - Intro & US Open Day 3 Catch-Up
01:11 - Rain delays and scheduling frustrations
03:06 - Coco Gauff's solid straight-sets win
05:01 - Alex Eala's emphatic opening match & dealing with the hype
08:51 - Tennis Weekly Ad-Free & Extras Ad
09:52 - Alexander Zverev survives a late-night 5-set epic
14:05 - Gaël Monfils' incredible comeback win on his 40th birthday
16:28 - Serena and Venus Williams' doubles draw and opponents
18:41 - Taylor Fritz's comfortable day session victory
25:11 - Flavio Cobolli's chaotic 5-set marathon comeback
27:32 - Elena Rybakina's routine start to her campaign
29:55 - Madison Keys' roller coaster straight-sets win
31:35 - Maria Sakkari's victory and the Greek renaissance
32:44 - Previewing Day 4 at the US Open (Alcaraz, Sabalenka, and more)