US Open Sunday Schedule Highlights Four British Competitors and Djokovic

Here is a refreshed overview of the singles lineup for the opening day of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York. All match times are listed in British Summer Time, seeded players appear in brackets, and any British participants are highlighted in bold for easy reference. The day kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with the top‑seeded Aryna Sabalenka taking on Colombia's Camila Osorio, followed by a clash between Roman Safiullin and the No.

2 seed, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. These early matches set the tone for a tournament that promises high‑octane tennis from the very first hour. Later in the evening, at midnight, the No.

8 seed Ben Shelton from the United States faces Dutch qualifier Tallon Griekspoor, while Japanese star Naomi Osaka, seeded 13th, battles Russia’s Anastasia Zakharova. Both contests are expected to deliver drama, as Shelton looks to cement his rising reputation and Osaka aims to reclaim her former dominance on the hard courts.

At 4:00 p.m., Greek fan favourite Stefanos Tsitsipas meets French hopeful Arthur Fils, the No. 10 seed, in a match that could showcase Tsitsipas’s aggressive baseline play against Fils’s youthful flair.

In the women’s draw, American Ashlyn Krueger faces fellow U.S. competitor Amanda Anisimova, also seeded 10th, offering a compelling domestic showdown. Another midnight slot features Poland’s No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek against China’s Xiyu Wang, a meeting that may highlight Swiatek’s relentless consistency.

The men’s side continues with Martin Damm of the United States taking on the No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe, a match that could see the American crowd rally behind a home‑grown talent. At 4:00 p.m., Austrian qualifier Sinja Kraus meets the No. 7 seed Karolina Muchova from the Czech Republic.

The schedule also lists a series of other intriguing pairings: Poland’s Maja Chwalinska (seed 20) versus American Taylor Townsend, and a classic Italy‑Switzerland duel between Matteo Berrettini and Stan Wawrinka. Fans can enjoy contract‑free streaming of the US Open via the NOW platform, ensuring unrestricted access to live action, scores, and results. In addition, Sky Sports offers a dedicated app for on‑the‑go updates, video highlights, and exclusive content.

The evening continues with a Not‑Before‑10 p.m. encounter between Canada’s No. 3 seed Felix Auger‑Aliassime and Australia’s Rinky Hijikata.

Earlier at 4:00 p.m., Chinese rising star Qinwen Zheng plays Kristina Liutova, while the No. 16 seed Brandon Nakashima from the United States faces Argentina’s Sebastian Baez. A Not‑Before‑7 p.m.

match pits American veteran Sloane Stephens against Denmark’s Clara Tauson, promising a blend of experience and youthful power. Later, at Not‑Before‑9:30 p.m., Portugal’s Nuno Borges meets the No. 14 seed Learner Tien of the United States.

The 4:00 p.m. slot also includes a series of Czech, Italian, and British matchups: Sara Bejlek (seed 28) versus Cristina Bucsa, Anna Blinkova against seed 21 Anna Kalinskaya, and a contest between Italy’s Luciano Darderi and Britain’s Harry Wendelken. Additional pairings feature Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand versus Hungary’s Panna Udvardy, and a German‑Italian face‑off between Yannick Hanfmann and Alejandro Tabilo (seed 25). Further action at 4:00 p.m.

sees Croatia’s Marin Cilic challenge seed 23 Andrey Rublev, while Ukraine’s Daria Snigur meets seed 15 Diana Shnaider. A later 6:00 p.m. duel pairs Slovenia’s Tamara Zidansek with Uzbekistan’s Maria Timofeeva. The schedule also lists a Not‑Before‑8 p.m.

match between Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic and France’s Diane Parry, and a 4:00 p.m. showdown featuring France’s Elsa Jacquemot against seed 25 Marie Bouzkova. Later in the night, a Not‑Before‑6 p.m. encounter has Italy’s No.

30 seed Matteo Arnaldi facing Australia’s James Duckworth, while Austria’s Julia Grabher meets Romania’s seed 16 Sorana Cirstea. The Not‑Before‑10 p.m. slot showcases Australia’s Maya Joint against Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova. Additional 4:00 p.m.

matches include Monaco’s seed 22 Valentin Vacherot versus the United States’ Aleksandar Kovacevic, and a British‑American pair of Anouk Koevermans against Caty McNally. At Not‑Before‑7:30 p.m., America’s Katie Volynets challenges seed 6 Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic, while Argentina’s Roman Andres Burruchaga meets Russia’s Karen Khachanov.

The day’s schedule also highlights a 4:00 p.m. battle between Britain’s Harriet Dart and America’s Peyton Stearns, and a Bosnia‑Herzegovina versus Poland duel featuring Damir Dzumhur against Hubert Hurkacz. Later, at Not‑Before‑7 p.m., the No. 29 seed Ann Li from the United States faces Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic, and Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov meets Australia’s Alexei Popyrin.

A marathon of 4:00 p.m. matches continues with players from Austria, Germany, Argentina, Switzerland, China, and Argentina again, showcasing the tournament’s global reach.

Highlights include Lilli Tagger versus Tamara Korpatsch, Nadia Podoroska against Simona Waltert, and a thrilling contest between Quentin Halys and Facundo Diaz Acosta. Further action sees Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina playing Japan’s Himeno Sakatsume, while Japan’s Aoi Ito meets Spain’s Oksana Selekhmeteva.

Czech player Dalibor Svrcina faces France’s Valentin Royer. At 4:30 p.m., the No.

22 seed Madison Keys takes on Alina Korneeva, followed by a marquee men’s match where seed 9 Taylor Fritz meets Darwin Blanch. Midnight action includes Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez versus seed 4 Coco Gauff, and Germany’s No.

1 seed Alexander Zverev battling Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego. The schedule also lists a 4:00 p.m. meeting between Argentina’s Francisco Comesana and seed 5 Flavio Cobolli, as well as a women’s clash between seed 5 Mirra Andreeva and Indonesia’s Janice Tjen.

Later, Adolfo Daniel Vallejo of Paraguay faces France’s Gael Monfils, while the United States’ Mary Stoiana meets the Philippines’ No. 17 seed Alex Eala. A 4:00 p.m.

encounter pits the United States’ Thea Frodin against Kazakhstan’s No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina, and Britain’s Arthur Fery meets Italy’s seed 13 Lorenzo Musetti.

The United States’ Iva Jovic (seed 14) plays Poland’s Magdalena Frech. The evening continues with Italy’s Andrea Guerrieri versus seed 6 Alex de Minaur of Australia, and a 4:00 p.m. duel featuring Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva against seed 12 Belinda Bencic of Switzerland. Other notable matches include Australia’s Daria Kasatkina versus Spain’s Paula Badosa, and a Spanish showdown between Rafael Jodar and Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis.

As the day draws to a close, the schedule lists a Not‑Before‑9:30 p.m. match between the United States’ Marcos Giron and Peru’s seed 32 Ignacio Buse, followed by a series of 4:00 p.m. contests across Europe and South America, such as Filip Misolic versus seed 24 Francisco Cerundolo, and a women’s face‑off between seed 24 Anastasia Potapova and Czech player Tereza Valentova.

The US Open will be broadcast live on Sky Sports starting August 30. Viewers can stream the tournament without a contract via NOW or the Sky Sports app, and they can also attend the Laver Cup at The O2 in London from September 25‑27, where Sky Sports will provide live coverage.