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Is change needed after Shelton's early-morning finish against Alcaraz?

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Coco Gauff, of the United States, celebrates winning a match against Mirra Andreeva, of Russia, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Gauff to face new world No 1 Rybakina in semis after incredible comeback

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Coco Gauff and Mirria Andreeva produce epic 39-shot rally, with the American coming out on top to take an incredible point during the tie-breaker.

Gauff and Andreeva produce OUTRAGEOUS 39-shot rally during tie-break!

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Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina US Open highlights thumb

Rybakina fights back to beat Zheng and rise to world No 1

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