US Open 2026: First Round Matches and Previews

One of the premier Grand Slam tournaments continues this week. The US Open will complete the qualifying rounds and advance to the next stage of the tournament. Furthermore, the Men’s Singles event began with the qualifying rounds, followed by the first round. The Women’s Singles also followed the same format. In mixed doubles, the qualifying rounds, round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals have been completed.
Moreover, the Mixed Doubles event also concluded with the final match. The final featured Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík, who defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.

Previous US Open Title Challengers

Men’s Singles

August 24, 2026

August 25, 2026

August 26, 2026

August 27, 2026

Women’s Singles

August 24, 2026

August 25, 2026

August 26, 2026

August 27, 2026

First Round Selected Match Schedules

Men’s Singles

Women’s Singles

Pivotal Players Matches

Men’s Singles

Roman Safiullin vs Carlos Alcaraz

Date: August 31, 2026 (Monday)

Time: 11:00 AM ET|08:00 AM PT|08:30 PM IST

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King NTC (New York, NY)

Grand Slam Titles Won

• Roman Safiullin- zero Grand Slam Singles Titles.
• Carlos Alcaraz- seven Grand Slam Singles Titles.

Players’ Analysis

This year, Roman Safiullin competed at Wimbledon. Safiullin defeated James McCabe in the Wimbledon qualifiers. He also faced Kimmer Coppejans and Jérôme Kym in the other qualifying rounds. Later, Roman Safiullin advanced through the rounds at Wimbledon. Safiullin claimed a win over Andrey Rublev in the first round of Wimbledon. He advanced to the second and third rounds, defeating Botic van de Zandschulp and Joao Fonseca. Roman Safiullin suffered a defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Round of 16 by a score of 6(6)-7(8), 3-6, 6-3, 3-6. Now, Roman Safiullin will look to challenge Carlos Alcaraz in the upcoming clash.

Conversely, Carlos Alcaraz will return to the US Open. In the US Open Mixed Doubles event, Alcaraz and Serena Williams defeated Lloyd Glasspool and Erin Routliffe. This victory highlights his strong form. Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams lost to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals. Carlos Alcaraz will look to earn a victory in the first round of the US Open.

The Pick: Carlos Alcaraz

Women’s Singles

Aryna Sabalenka vs Camila Osorio

Date: August 30, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 11:00 AM ET|08:00 AM PT|08:30 PM IST

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King NTC (New York, NY)

Grand Slam Titles Won

• Aryna Sabalenka – four Grand Slam Singles Titles.
• Camila Osorio- zero Grand Slam Singles Titles.

Players’ Analysis

Aryna Sabalenka played in the US Open this year. She has shown mixed form in her recent matches. Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic lost to Henry Patten and Kateřina Siniaková in the US Open Round of 16. The defeat will motivate Sabalenka to improve her serving performance in the upcoming match. Additionally, Sabalenka will aim to make a strong start to her US Open campaign and improve her WTA rankings.  

In contrast, Camila Osorio will enter the first round of the 2026 US Open. She is a rising star and competitive challenger on the WTA Tour. This year, Camila Osorio suffered a defeat to Ann Li in the Round of 32 at the Monterrey Open. Osorio has struggled with consistency throughout the year. Camila Osorio will face stronger contender Aryan Sabalenka in the opening round of the US Open.

The Pick: Aryna Sabalenka

Closing Remarks

The US Open 2026 started with plenty of excitement, as it is one of the Grand Slam tournaments. Recently, the Mixed Doubles event ended, and the champion was crowned. Meanwhile, the US Open doubles event will take place in the coming stages of the tournament. The remaining singles events will feature several notable head-to-head clashes in both men’s and women’s draws. The players will aim to reach the second round of the US Open.