The 2026 U.S. Open opens with a packed 38-match slate on Day 1, featuring 21 men’s and 17 women’s Round of 128 contests across the Flushing Meadows grounds. Arthur Ashe Stadium hosts marquee sessions anchored by 7-seed Daniil Medvedev and 4-seed Novak Djokovic on the men’s side, with 3-seed Jessica Pegula opening the women’s draw on the main court. Both draws are in action from 11:00 a.m. ET through the evening session.
Here’s today’s schedule along with DraftKings odds for each men’s and women’s matchup.
Today’s Matches
Men’s Singles — Round of 128
| Time (ET) | Match with DraftKings Odds | Court |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | [18] Jiri Lehecka (-434) vs. Pablo Carreno Busta (+311) | Grandstand |
| 11:00 a.m. | Dino Prizmic (-312) vs. Aleksandr Shevchenko (+234) | Court 10 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Sho Shimabukuro (+251) vs. [26] Arthur Rinderknech (-338) | Court 7 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Kamil Majchrzak (-130) vs. Hamad Medjedovic (+103) | Court 12 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Yibing Wu (+102) vs. Adam Walton (-129) | Court 11 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Daniel Merida vs. Marton Fucsovics | Court 13 |
| 12:10 p.m. | Coleman Wong (+561) vs. [20] Tommy Paul (-940) | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 12:10 p.m. | Luca Van Assche (+169) vs. [29] Cameron Norrie (-217) | Court 5 |
| 12:40 p.m. | Lloyd Harris (-680) vs. Jack Kennedy (+443) | Court 12 |
| 12:40 p.m. | Jaume Munar (+162) vs. Terence Atmane (-208) | Court 13 |
| 12:40 p.m. | Toby Samuel (-144) vs. Tomas Machac (+114) | Court 10 |
| 1:10 p.m. | [7] Daniil Medvedev (-980) vs. Hugo Gaston (+581) | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| 1:20 p.m. | Jaime Faria (-101) vs. Jenson Brooksby (-125) | Stadium 17 |
| 1:20 p.m. | Thiago Agustin Tirante (-300) vs. Adrian Mannarino (+226) | Court 6 |
| 1:50 p.m. | Miomir Kecmanovic (+111) vs. Denis Shapovalov (-140) | Grandstand |
| 1:50 p.m. | Aleksandar Vukic (+135) vs. Rei Sakamoto (-172) | Court 7 |
| 3:00 p.m. | [27] Tomas Martin Etcheverry (-190) vs. Vit Kopriva (+149) | Court 6 |
| 3:00 p.m. | Raphael Collignon (-980) vs. Sebastian Gorzny (+580) | Court 11 |
| 3:00 p.m. | Martin Landaluce (-118) vs. Jacob Fearnley (-107) | Court 5 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Alex Michelsen (-393) vs. Federico Cina (+286) | Stadium 17 |
| 7:00 p.m. | [4] Novak Djokovic (-542) vs. Mariano Navone (+373) | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| 8:10 p.m. | [15] Alexander Bublik (-260) vs. Jeffrey John Wolf (+199) | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
Women’s Singles — Round of 128
| Time (ET) | Match with DraftKings Odds | Court |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | [19] Jasmine Paolini (-760) vs. Veronika Erjavec (+485) | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 11:00 a.m. | Donna Vekic (-118) vs. Talia Gibson (-107) | Court 5 |
| 11:00 a.m. | [27] Barbora Krejcikova (-301) vs. Kamilla Rakhimova (+227) | Stadium 17 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Renata Zarazua (-142) vs. Polina Iatcenko (Q) (+112) | Court 6 |
| 12:00 p.m. | [3] Jessica Pegula (-1040) vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse (+600) | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
| 12:10 p.m. | Xinyu Wang (-329) vs. Emiliana Arango (+245) | Court 6 |
| 12:10 p.m. | [31] Leylah Fernandez (-242) vs. Shuai Zhang (+186) | Stadium 17 |
| 12:40 p.m. | Dayana Yastremska (-165) vs. Lucrezia Stefanini (Q) (+130) | Court 7 |
| 12:40 p.m. | Lanlana Tararudee (-241) vs. Elvina Kalieva (Q) (+186) | Court 11 |
| 12:40 p.m. | [11] Marta Kostyuk (-1060) vs. Storm Hunter (Q) (+610) | Grandstand |
| 1:50 p.m. | Katie Boulter (-153) vs. Carol Young Suh Lee (+121) | Court 5 |
| 1:50 p.m. | [18] Ekaterina Alexandrova (-161) vs. McCartney Kessler (+127) | Court 11 |
| 2:20 p.m. | Hanne Vandewinkel (-120) vs. Karolina Pliskova (-105) | Court 12 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Kimberly Birrell (-119) vs. Petra Marcinko (-106) | Court 7 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Taylah Preston (-118) vs. Alycia Parks (-106) | Court 12 |
| 5:00 p.m. | [26] Emma Navarro (-278) vs. Lois Boisson (+211) | Grandstand |
| 7:00 p.m. | [9] Elina Svitolina (-1540) vs. Solana Sierra (+770) | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| 8:40 p.m. | Venus Williams (+463) vs. Sofia Kenin (-720) | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
Matches to Watch
[4] Novak Djokovic (-542) vs. Mariano Navone (+373) headlines the Ashe evening session. Djokovic, 39, sits at #5 in the ATP rankings, while Navone (ranked #48, Argentina) posted a solid season on clay but faces a different challenge on the Flushing Meadows hard courts. Djokovic is a clear favorite, but the line is shorter than other top seeds, reflecting his lighter 2026 schedule.
[7] Daniil Medvedev (-980) vs. Hugo Gaston (+581) opens the afternoon on Ashe. Medvedev, No. 8 in the ATP Rankings, brings a 31-14 record into the tournament. Gaston (ranked #88, France) is a crafty left-hander, but Medvedev’s flat baseline game and big-match pedigree make him a heavy favorite.
Toby Samuel (-144) vs. Tomas Machac (+114) goes down on Court 10. Samuel (ranked #82, Great Britain) holds a slight edge in the odds over Machac (ranked #46, Czechia), who has the higher ranking but enters as the underdog.
Biggest Favorites
[9] Elina Svitolina (-1540) is the heaviest favorite on the entire Day 1 card. The Ukrainian, sitting at #9 in the WTA Rankings, faces Solana Sierra (ranked #87, Argentina) in the Armstrong evening session. Svitolina’s 41-12 record in 2026 supports the wide line.
[11] Marta Kostyuk (-1060) opens on the Grandstand against qualifier Storm Hunter (ranked #18, Australia). Kostyuk has gone 32-8 this season, and the Ukrainian is priced as one of the day’s most lopsided matchups.
[3] Jessica Pegula (-1040) opens her campaign on Ashe at noon against Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ranked #63, Romania). Pegula, the highest-seeded American in the women’s draw, brings a tour-leading 45-12 record into the tournament.
[7] Daniil Medvedev (-980) and Raphael Collignon (-980) round out the biggest favorites. Medvedev faces Gaston on Ashe, while Collignon (ranked #38, France) takes on Sebastian Gorzny (ranked #176, USA) on Court 11.
Upset Watch
Talia Gibson (-107) vs. Donna Vekic (-118) is the closest match on the women’s board. Gibson (ranked #67, Australia) is a slight underdog against Vekic (ranked #40, Croatia) on Court 5, but the line suggests this is essentially a toss-up.
Jacob Fearnley (-107) vs. Martin Landaluce (-118) is just as tight on the men’s side. Fearnley (Q) (ranked #64, Great Britain) and Landaluce (ranked #38, Spain) meet on Court 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET, with DraftKings setting the narrowest spread of any men’s match.
Player data, rankings, and statistics via Sportradar Tennis v3. Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook, as of August 29, 2026.
U.S. Open FAQ
Where is the U.S. Open played?
The U.S. Open is played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. The facility features 22 courts, including Arthur Ashe Stadium (the largest tennis stadium in the world, seating approximately 23,771), Louis Armstrong Stadium (seating approximately 14,053), and the Grandstand (seating approximately 8,125). All courts use DecoTurf, a multi-layer cushioned hard court surface.
When does the 2026 US Open men’s singles draw run?
The men’s singles main draw begins on August 30 and the final is scheduled for September 13.
When does the 2026 U.S. Open women’s singles draw run?
The women’s singles main draw begins on August 30 and the final is scheduled for September 12.
How can I watch the 2026 U.S. Open on television?
In the United States, ESPN holds the broadcast rights to the U.S. Open. Coverage is available across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. ESPN+ carries early-round coverage and additional court streams, while the later rounds and finals air on ESPN’s main network channels.
What are the key courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center?
Arthur Ashe Stadium is the main show court and hosts the marquee day and night sessions, including both singles finals. Louis Armstrong Stadium, a retractable-roof venue, hosts featured early-round matches. The Grandstand court rounds out the three primary stadiums.
Do the stadium courts have roofs?
Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium both have retractable roofs, allowing play to continue during rain delays.
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