US Open First-Round Matchups Featuring Alcaraz, Zverev, Fery, Boulter and Sabalenka

The complete first‑round schedule for both the men’s and women’s singles draws at this year’s US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, has been released, showcasing a blend of established stars, rising prospects and several wildcard entrants. Below is a re‑imagined, detailed overview of the pairings, along with additional context about the players, their recent form, and what fans can expect from the opening day of the tournament.

**Men’s Singles** - **Alexander Zverev vs. Lorenzo Sonego** – The German powerhouse, seeded in the top ten, opens against the seasoned Italian who has a reputation for grinding out long rallies. Zverev will look to assert his aggressive baseline game, while Sonego hopes to exploit any early‑round nerves.

- **Quentin Halys vs. Facundo Díaz Acosta** – Halys, a Frenchman known for his solid serve‑and‑volley tactics, meets the Argentine youngster who has been climbing the Challenger circuit.

This match could turn into a battle of experience versus raw ambition. - **Grigor Dimitrov vs.

Alexei Popyrin** – Dimitrov, the “Greek Freak,” brings his fluid shot‑making to the fore against Popyrin, an Australian who has shown flashes of power on hard courts. Dimitrov’s variety will be tested by Popyrin’s heavy forehand. - **Yannick Hanfmann vs. (25) Alejandro Tabilo** – The German left‑hander faces the Chilean seeded 25th.

Tabilo’s consistency from the baseline will be crucial against Hanfmann’s aggressive left‑handed serve. - **(21) Luciano Darderi vs. Harry Wendelken** – Darderi, the 21st seed, enjoys a favorable draw against the Dutch qualifier Wendelken, who will aim to cause an upset with his relentless groundstrokes. - **Dalibor Švrcina vs.

Valentin Royer** – Two qualifiers meet in what could be a tightly contested opening round, each looking to make a statement on the big stage. - **Dane Sweeny [WC] vs. Corentin Moutet** – The American wildcard Sweeny, a promising college player, takes on the French veteran Moutet, whose crafty left‑handed play often confounds opponents. - **Arthur Fery vs.

(13) Lorenzo Musetti** – British youngster Fery receives a tough draw against the 13th‑seeded Italian, Musetti, who is celebrated for his elegant backhand and shot selection. - **(12) Rafael Jodar vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis** – Jodar, a recent qualifier, will challenge the Australian Kokkinakis, a former top‑20 player seeking to rediscover his best form.

- **Fabian Marozsan vs. Michael Zheng [WC]** – Marozsan, a steady baseliner, meets Chinese wildcard Zheng, who will try to capitalize on the home‑court energy. - **Zachary Svajda vs. Daniel Altmaier** – Svajda, an American teen with a powerful serve, goes up against the German Altmaier, known for his heavy topspin and stamina.

- **Juan Manuel Cerúndolo vs. (19) Casper Ruud** – The Argentine qualifier faces the 19th seed from Norway, a clay‑court specialist adapting to the fast New York hard courts. - **(31) Zizou Bergs vs.

Carlos Taberner** – Bergs, seeded 31st, will look to avoid an early exit against the Spanish player Taberner, who thrives on aggressive baseline play. - **Jesper de Jong vs.

Francesco Passaro** – Two European hopefuls clash, each hoping to progress beyond the first round and gain valuable Grand Slam experience. - **Jan Choinski vs. Botic van de Zandschulp** – The German‑Polish contender Choinski meets the Dutch veteran van de Zandschulp, a player known for his fighting spirit. - **Andrea Guerrieri vs.

(6) Alex de Minaur** – Guerrieri, an Italian qualifier, faces the Australian sixth seed, a player with a big serve and a reputation for taking early leads. - **(3) Felix Auger‑Aliassime vs. Rinky Hijikata** – The Canadian third seed opens against the Australian Hijikata, whose speed and counter‑punching could produce an upset.

- **Roman Andrés Burruchaga vs. Karen Khachanov** – The Argentine youngster meets the experienced Russian Khachanov, a former top‑10 player with a powerful game. - **Alex Molčan vs. Benjamin Bonzi** – Molčan, a Slovakian known for his consistency, will test the Frenchman Bonzi, who boasts a solid all‑court game.

- **Marcos Girón vs. (32) Ignacio Buse** – Girón, an American, faces the 32nd seed from Chile, a player who has been making steady progress on the ATP tour. - **(17) Jakub Mensik vs.

Shintaro Mochizuki** – Mensik, a Czech teenager, meets Japan’s Mochizuki, a former junior Grand Slam champion adapting to the senior circuit. - **Jurij Rodionov vs.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard** – Two rising talents from Austria and France battle for a spot in the second round. - **Adolfo Daniel Vallejo vs. Gaël Monfils [WC]** – The Peruvian qualifier receives a wild‑card challenge from the charismatic Frenchman Monfils, whose athleticism still makes him a threat despite recent injuries.

- **Nuno Borges vs. (14) Learner Tien** – Borges, a Portuguese stalwart, meets the 14th‑seeded American Tien, a player known for his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play. - **(9) Taylor Fritz vs. Darwin Blanch [WC]** – The American ninth seed opens against a wildcard who will aim to make a splash on home soil.

- **Mattia Bellucci vs. Zsombor Piros** – Both European qualifiers look to capitalize on the momentum of a strong first‑round showing. - **Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs.

Jan‑Lennard Struff** – The Argentine will test the German veteran Struff, whose experience on hard courts could prove decisive. - **Filip Misolic vs. (24) Francisco Cerúndolo** – Misolic, a Croatian, meets the Argentine 24th seed, a player who recently captured a Masters 1000 title on clay and now adapts to the faster surface. - **(28) Alexander Blockx vs.

Tomás Barrios Vera** – The Belgian 28th seed faces a fellow qualifier from Chile, promising a tightly contested match. - **Juncheng Shang vs.

Marco Trungelliti** – The Chinese youngster faces an Argentine veteran, each hoping to break through the early rounds. - **Nishesh Basavareddy vs. Tristan Schoolkate** – Two young prospects from the United States and Australia clash, showcasing the next generation of talent.

- **Francisco Comesana vs. (5) Flavio Cobolli** – Comesana, a qualifier, meets the Italian fifth seed, a player known for his aggressive forehand and quick footwork. - **(7) Daniil Medvedev vs. Hugo Gaston** – The Russian seventh seed, a former US Open champion, opens against the French left‑hander Gaston, who relies on heavy topspin and defensive skill.

- **Sebastian Gorzny [WC] vs. Raphael Collignon** – The American wildcard Gorzny, a teenage prodigy, faces a seasoned Challenger‑level opponent. - **Jaume Munar vs.

Terence Atmane** – The Spanish clay‑court specialist Munar tries to adapt his game to the hard courts against a less‑known opponent. - **Sho Shimabukuro vs. (26) Arthur Rinderknech** – The Japanese player meets the 26th‑seeded Frenchman, a tall serve‑and‑volleyer who can dominate with his first serve. - **(22) Valentin Vacherot vs.

Aleksandar Kovacevic** – Vacherot, seeded 22nd, faces a fellow qualifier known for his solid baseline consistency. - **Kamil Majchrzak vs. Hamad Medjedovic** – The Polish veteran meets the Bosnian rising star, both eager to claim a first‑round victory.

- **Aleksandar Vukic vs. Rei Sakamoto** – Two qualifiers from Serbia and Japan battle for a spot in the second round.

- **Martin Damm vs. (11) Frances Tiafoe** – Damm, a Czech qualifier, faces the American 11th seed, a player who combines power with athleticism. - **(16) Brandon Nakashima vs. Sebastian Baez** – The American 16th seed meets the Argentine Baez, a left‑hander with a heavy forehand and solid defensive skills.

- **Alex Michelsen vs. Federico Cina** – Two young Americans aim to make a name for themselves on the Grand Slam stage.

- **Daniel Merida vs. Márton Fucsovics** – Merida, a qualifier, faces the Hungarian veteran who has previously reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam.

- **Marin Čilić vs. (23) Andrey Rublev** – The former US Open champion Čilić opens against the Russian 23rd seed, a powerful baseliner with a booming forehand. - **(27) Tomás Martín Etcheverry vs. Vit Kopriva** – The Argentine 27th seed meets a Czech qualifier, promising a competitive encounter.

- **Martin Landaluce vs. Jacob Fearnley** – Two European qualifiers looking to extend their Grand Slam runs.

- **Matteo Berrettini vs. Stan Wawrinka [WC]** – The Italian veteran Berrettini faces the Swiss legend Wawrinka, who, despite his age, still wields a lethal one‑handed backhand. - **Mariano Navone vs. (4) Novak Djokovic** – Navone, an Argentine qualifier, receives the daunting task of playing the defending champion and world number one Djokovic in his opening match.

- **(8) Ben Shelton vs. Tallon Griekspoor** – The American eighth seed, known for his booming serve, meets the Dutch player Griekspoor, a consistent baseliner. - **Damir Džumhur vs.

Hubert Hurkacz** – Džumhur, a Bosnian veteran, faces the Polish player Hurkacz, who recently reached a Grand Slam semifinal. - **Miomir Kecmanović vs. Denis Shapovalov** – The Serbian fifth seed meets the Canadian left‑hander Shapovalov, a dynamic player with a powerful forehand.

- **Luca Van Assche vs. (29) Cameron Norrie** – The French youngster challenges the British 29th seed, a player known for his speed and counter‑punching. - **(18) Jiří Lehečka vs. Pablo Carreño Busta** – Lehečka, the Czech 18th seed, meets the Spanish veteran Carreño Busta, a former top‑10 player with a solid all‑court game.

- **Toby Samuel vs. Tomáš Macháč** – Two European qualifiers hoping to cause a first‑round upset. - **Lloyd Harris vs.

Jack Kennedy [WC]** – The South African Harris, a powerful server, meets a British wildcard. - **Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. (10) Arthur Fils** – The Greek star Tsitsipas opens against the French teen prodigy seeded 10th, promising a high‑quality baseline duel.

- **(15) Alexander Bublik vs. JJ Wolf [WC]** – Bublik, the Kazakhstani 15th seed with a big serve, faces an American wildcard eager to test his skills.

- **Thiago Agustín Tirante vs. Adrian Mannarino** – The Argentine meets the French veteran known for his flat groundstrokes.

- **Dino Prizmic vs. Aleksandr Shevchenko** – Two qualifiers from Slovenia and Russia battle for a spot in the second round. - **Coleman Wong vs. (20) Tommy Paul** – Wong, a qualifier, faces the American 20th seed, a player with a strong forehand and solid movement.

- **(30) Matteo Arnaldi vs. James Duckworth** – The Italian 30th seed meets the Australian veteran Duckworth, who brings experience and a crafty game. - **Yibing Wu vs. Adam Walton** – The Chinese player Wu opens against a British qualifier.

- **Jaime Faria vs. Jenson Brooksby** – Two young competitors from Portugal and the United States vie for a breakthrough.

- **Roman Safiullin vs. (2) Carlos Alcaraz** – Safiullin, a Russian qualifier, faces the Spanish phenom Alcaraz, the tournament’s second seed and a favorite to lift the trophy. **Women’s Singles** - **(1) Aryna Sabalenka vs. Camila Osorio** – The Belarusian world‑number‑one opens against the Colombian qualifier, a match that could set the tone for Sabalenka’s title defence.

- **Renata Zarazua vs. Polina Iatcenko** – Two qualifiers from Mexico and Russia clash in the opening round. - **Aoi Ito vs.

Oksana Selekhmeteva** – A Japanese qualifier meets a Russian opponent, both seeking a first‑round win. - **Kamilla Rakhimova vs. (27) Barbora Krejčíková** – Rakhimova, a Russian qualifier, faces the Czech former Grand Slam champion seeded 27th. - **(20) Maja Chwalińska vs.

Taylor Townsend** – The Polish 20th seed meets the American veteran known for her aggressive net play. - **Tarah Tylee vs.

Alycia Parks** – Two American players, one a qualifier and the other a rising star, battle for a place in the second round. - **Hanne Vandewinkel vs. Karolína Plíšková** – The Dutch qualifier faces the Czech former world No. 1, a player with a powerful serve.

- **Daria Snigur vs. (15) Diana Shnaider** – The Ukrainian qualifier meets the Russian 15th seed, a promising young talent. - **(11) Marta Kostyuk vs.

Storm Hunter** – The Ukrainian 11th seed opens against the Australian, a player with a solid all‑court game. - **Sloane Stephens vs. Clara Tauson** – The former US Open champion Stephens meets the Danish player, a rising star on the tour. - **Kimberly Birrell vs.

Petra Marcinko** – Two qualifiers from Australia and the United States compete. - **McCartney Kessler vs.

(18) Ekaterina Alexandrova** – The American qualifier faces the Russian 18th seed, known for her powerful baseline strokes. - **(29) Ann Li vs.

Antonia Ruzic** – The American 29th seed meets a Serbian qualifier. - **Talia Gibson vs. Donna Vekić** – Gibson, a British qualifier, faces the Croatian veteran Vekić, a former top‑20 player. - **Elvina Kalieva vs.

Lantana Tararudee** – Two young qualifiers from the United States and Thailand clash. - **Katie Volynets vs. (6) Linda Nosková** – The American qualifier meets the Czech 6th seed, a player with a strong two‑handed backhand.

- **(3) Jessica Pegula vs. Elena‑Gabriela Ruse** – The American third seed opens against the Romanian, a player known for her tenacity.

- **Venus Williams vs. Sofia Kenin** – The legendary American veteran faces the former Australian Open champion, a match that promises high‑quality rallies. - **Mananchaya Sawangkaew vs. Panna Udvardy** – Two qualifiers from Thailand and Hungary compete for a spot in the second round.

- **Shuai Zhang vs. (31) Leylah Fernandez** – The Chinese player meets the Canadian 31st seed, a former Wimbledon finalist. - **(19) Jasmine Paolini vs. Veronika Erjavec** – The Italian 19th seed faces a Slovenian qualifier.

- **Lucrezia Stefanini vs. Dayana Yastremska** – An Italian qualifier meets the Ukrainian, a player who has previously reached a Grand Slam quarter‑final. - **Viktorija Golubic vs. Diane Parry** – The Swiss veteran faces the French qualifier known for her variety.

- **Julia Grabher vs. (16) Sorana Cîrstea** – The Austrian qualifier meets the Romanian 16th seed, a former top‑10 player.

- **(9) Elina Svitolina vs. Solana Sierra** – The Ukrainian former world No. 3 opens against a young American qualifier.

- **Maya Joint vs. Liudmila Samsonova** – Two powerful baseliners, one from the United States and the other from Russia, meet in a potentially explosive encounter.

- **Emiliana Arango vs. Xinyu Wang** – The Colombian qualifier faces a Chinese opponent.

- **Anna Blinkova vs. (21) Anna Kalinskaya** – The Russian qualifier meets the Russian 21st seed, a player with solid doubles credentials. - **(26) Emma Navarro vs.

Lois Boisson** – The American 26th seed faces a French qualifier. - **Anouk Koevermans vs. Caty McNally** – Two Americans, one a qualifier and the other a rising doubles specialist, clash. - **Carol Lee vs.

Katie Boulter** – The British qualifier meets the British 31st seed, a player with a strong serve. - **Sinja Kraus vs. (7) Karolina Muchova** – The Austrian qualifier faces the Czech seventh seed, a recent French Open finalist.

- **(5) Mirra Andreeva vs. Janice Tjen** – The Russian teenage sensation, seeded fifth, opens against a qualifier from the United States. - **Gabriela Knutson vs. Eva Lys** – Two American qualifiers meet in an early‑round battle.

- **Nikola Bartunkova vs. Mayar Sherif** – The Czech qualifier faces the Egyptian, a player who has performed well on hard courts.

- **Tatiana Maria vs. (30) Jelena Ostapenko** – The French qualifier meets the Latvian 30th seed, a former French Open champion.

- **(24) Anastasia Potapova vs. Tereza Valentová** – The Russian 24th seed opens against a Czech qualifier.

- **Arantxa Rus vs. Leolia Jeanjean** – Two Dutch players, one seeded and one a qualifier, compete for a spot in the second round. - **Lilli Tagger vs.

Tamara Korpatsch** – A German qualifier faces a German veteran, making for a national showdown. - **Ashlyn Krueger vs. (10) Amanda Anisimova** – The American qualifier meets the American tenth seed, a former French Open finalist. - **(14) Iva Jović vs.

Magdalena Fręch** – The Serbian 14th seed opens against a Polish qualifier. - **Magda Linette vs. Fran Jones** – The Polish veteran meets an American qualifier. - **Oleksandra Oliynykova vs.

Reese Brantmeier** – Two American qualifiers, one from Ukraine, the other from the United States, battle. - **Mary Stoiana vs.

(17) Alexandra Eala** – The Romanian qualifier faces the Filipino 17th seed, a rising star from Asia. - **(28) Sara Bejlek vs. Cristina Bucșa** – The Czech 28th seed meets the Spanish qualifier. - **Anhelina Kalinina vs.

Himeno Sakatsume** – The Ukrainian veteran faces a Japanese qualifier. - **Daria Kasatkina vs. Paula Badosa** – The Russian former top‑10 player meets the Spanish veteran, a match that could be a showcase of tactical tennis.

- **Zeynep Sönmez vs. (4) Coco Gauff** – The Turkish qualifier takes on the American fourth seed, a fan favourite known for her aggressive play. - **(8) Iga Świątek vs.

Wang Xinyu** – The Polish world No. 1 opens against a Chinese qualifier, a match that could highlight Świątek’s dominance on hard courts. - **Nadia Podoroska vs.

Simona Waltert** – The Argentine qualifier meets the Swiss player, both eager to advance. - **Harriet Dart vs. Peyton Stearns** – Two American players, one a qualifier and the other a rising star, clash.

- **Elsa Jacquemot vs. (25) Marie Bouzkova** – The French qualifier meets the Czech 25th seed, a player with a powerful baseline game. - **(22) Madison Keys vs. Alina Korneeva** – The American 22nd seed opens against a Russian qualifier.

- **Lucie Havlíčková vs. Anna Bondár** – Two Eastern European players vie for a spot in the next round.

- **Zheng Qinwen vs. Kristina Liutova** – The Chinese rising star faces a Russian qualifier. - **Yulia Putintseva vs.

(12) Belinda Bencic** – The Kazakh veteran meets the Swiss 12th seed, a former world No. 4. - **(12) Naomi Osaka vs. Anastasia Zakharova** – The Japanese former champion opens against a Russian qualifier.

- **Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs. Kateryna Siniakova** – The Italian qualifier meets the Ukrainian, a doubles specialist. - **Tamara Zidanšek vs. Maria Timofeeva** – The Slovenian veteran faces a Russian qualifier.

- **Kaitlin Quevedo vs. (23) Elise Mertens** – The American qualifier meets the Belgian 23rd seed, a former world No. 2. - **(32) Maria Sakkari vs.

Robin Montgomery** – The Greek 32nd seed opens against an American qualifier. - **Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Ella Seidel** – Two young Eastern European players compete. - **Darja Vidmanová vs.

Jessica Bouzas Maneiro** – A Slovak qualifier faces a Spanish opponent. - **Thea Frodin vs. (2) Elena Rybakina** – The American qualifier takes on the Kazakhstani second seed, a player known for her powerful serve and aggressive baseline play.

The US Open will be broadcast live on Sky Sports beginning August 30, with streaming options available on NOW and the Sky Sports app, allowing fans to watch without a contract. In addition to the tennis action, Sky Sports will also carry the Laver Cup at The O₂ in London from September 25‑27, providing a full slate of elite tennis for viewers throughout the month.