INSTANT CLASSIC! Eala vs Jovic EPIC & Swiatek’s DOMINANT run as Coco Gauff SURVIVES | US Open 2026

Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic delivers a three-set thriller, Taylor Fritz blows a two-set lead, and Naomi Osaka survives a US Open nailbiter! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 7 catch-up as we get into a sensational Eala vs Jovic contest that has got ask wondering was that the match of the year so far and whether we’ve just witnessed the arrival of another American teenage star. Plus, Naomi Osaka escapes Elise Mertens after debuting her latest streetwear inspired walk-on outfit and sets up a huge showdown with Elena Rybakina who is only two matches away from the World No. 1 ranking.
It was a brutal day for the Americans as Taylor Fritz threw away a two-set lead against Francisco Cerundolo, while Madison Keys somehow surrendered a 5-0 lead in the deciding set against Zheng Qinwen. Just how damaging were these defeats and for Fritz will he get a better opportunity at making another Grand Slam final? We also take a look at Iga Swiatek’s hard-fought win over Marie Bouzkova (best straight sets win of the tournament anyone?) and look ahead to Day 8 with Alcaraz and Sabalenka headlining the Day session.

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00:02 – Introduction & Overview of US Open Day 7
04:04 – INSTANT CLASSIC: Iva Jovic vs. Alex Eala 3-hour epic and crowd atmosphere
11:38 – Naomi Osaka's gritty 3-set win over Elise Mertens & custom walk-on outfit
15:05 – Elena Rybakina's path to World No. 1 and upcoming clash with Osaka
18:25 – Men's Night Session: Learner Tien's 5-set comeback thriller vs. Jakub Mensik
22:03 – Taylor Fritz falls short: Blowing a two-set lead against Francisco Cerúndolo
27:10 – Madison Keys' devastating choke from 5-0 up in the deciding set
31:43 – Iga Swiatek's clutch straight-sets win in double tiebreaks
35:12 – Coco Gauff survives & setting up her blockbuster match with Iva Jovic
38:18 – Day 8 Preview: Alcaraz vs. Tommy Paul and the US Open scheduling debate
40:12 – Can Stefanos Tsitsipas save the 150-year one-handed backhand streak?