Alcaraz, Sabalenka Headline U.S. Open Day Eight Action

By Eppe Franklyne

• Alcaraz faces Rinderknech in men’s singles round of 16
• Defending champion Sabalenka takes on Spain’s Bucsa
• Djokovic, Rybakina also in action at Arthur Ashe Stadium

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz continues his bid for a second U.S. Open crown when he faces Arthur Rinderknech of France in the men’s singles round of 16 on Sunday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

In the women’s draw, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka meets Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, aiming to extend her title defense into the quarterfinals.

Here’s the full list of day eight singles fixtures (IST):

Arthur Ashe Stadium

• Women’s Singles: [4] Jessica Pegula (USA) vs Ann Li (USA) — 9 p.m.
• Men’s Singles: [2] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) — Not before 10 p.m.
• Men’s Singles: [7] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [Q] Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) — Not before 4:30 a.m.
• Women’s Singles: [9] Elena Rybakina (KAZ) vs Marketa Vondrousova (CZE)

Would you like me to also prepare the women’s side fixtures (other courts) for day eight in the same publishing format, or just stick with Ashe Stadium highlights?