Thrilling Upsets and Victories Mark Seventh Day at U.S. Open

The seventh day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows delivered high excitement with several key matches unfolding. Aryna Sabalenka eased into the last eight, while Alexander Zverev and Emma Navarro also advanced. Defending champion Coco Gauff was eliminated by fellow American Emma Navarro in a major upset.

The seventh day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows brought thrilling matches and unexpected results. Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka comfortably overcame Belgian Elise Mertens with a 6-2, 6-4 win, securing her spot in the quarter-finals. Sabalenka will next face the winner between Zheng Qinwen and Donna Vekic.

German fourth seed Alexander Zverev staged a comeback after losing the first set to defeat American Brandon Nakashima 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2, moving into the quarter-finals. Zverev is set to clash with American Taylor Fritz, who bested Casper Ruud in a hard-fought match.

In a dramatic all-American encounter, defending champion and third seed Coco Gauff was ousted by 13th-seeded Emma Navarro in a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 battle. Navarro's victory not only earned her a place in the quarter-finals for the first time, but also set up a match against Spain's Paula Badosa.

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