Fourth-round matches concluded and the quarterfinal field was set at Flushing Meadows.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both advanced, while Daniil Medvedev continued his run and Ben Shelton earned a place in the later stages of the tournament. The draw was narrowing to the players who had best balanced power, consistency and tactical patience on hard court.
The event now moved into the phase where every result had direct championship implications.
