The pressure of the Huntington Beach Pier arena is palpable as the weekend action gets underway for Round of 16 unfolding bringing plenty of drama along with it. Stunning performances from the likes of George Pittar, Eli Hanneman, and Mateus Herdy helped put a pause on qualification surges. Plus, women's qualification hopefuls thrived with Sawyer Lindblad overpowering fellow CT hopeful India Robinson, while Sally Fitzgibbons continuing their requalification dream run toward a second US Open title.