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Zverev becomes only player to reach all four Grand Slam quarters

9/9/2026

Summary

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Alexander Zverev became the only player to reach all four Grand Slam quarterfinals in 2026.
Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Iva Jovic.
Qinwen Zheng reached the US Open women’s quarterfinals by defeating Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 after trailing 0-5.
Elena Rybakina beat Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4, moving one win away from the world No. 1 ranking.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, Novak Djokovic reached the finals of all four majors, the first male tennis player since Rod Laver. The ATP reported Djokovic earning $5.2 million in prize money and amassing 3,000 ranking points during that season, per the International Tennis Federation. In 2026, Alexander Zverev reached every Grand Slam quarterfinal, and Coco Gauff, Qinwen Zheng, and Elena Rybakina entered the US Open quarters, mirroring Djokovic’s multi-major consistency. These parallels push the ATP and WTA to revisit ranking and prize policies, ensuring future champions gain equitable recognition and earnings.

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Story summary

Alexander Zverev became the only player to reach all four Grand Slam quarterfinals in 2026.
Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Iva Jovic.
Qinwen Zheng reached the US Open women’s quarterfinals by defeating Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 after trailing 0-5.
Elena Rybakina beat Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4, moving one win away from the world No. 1 ranking.

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