US Open Wednesday Match Schedule Featuring Pegula, Shelton, Sabalenka, and Alcaraz

Here is the detailed lineup for the Wednesday singles sessions at the US Open, held at the iconic Flushing Meadows complex in New York. All match times are listed in British Summer Time (BST). Seed numbers appear in brackets, and British competitors are highlighted in bold for quick reference.

**Afternoon Block (starting at 4:30 p.m.)** - **[3] Jessica Pegula (USA)** will take on fellow American Sofia Kenin. Both players have been in solid form this season, and their clash promises high‑quality baseline rallies. - **[8] Ben Shelton (USA)** faces Poland’s seasoned campaigner Hubert Hurkacz.

Shelton’s powerful serve and aggressive net play will be tested against Hurkacz’s versatile all‑court game. **Midnight Session (starting at 12:00 a.m.)** - **[1] Aryna Sabalenka (BLR)** is scheduled to meet the up‑and‑coming Polina Iatcenko. Sabalenka, the top seed, will look to assert her dominance early in the tournament.

- In a separate marquee matchup, **Jaime Faria (POR)** will challenge **[2] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)**, the young Spaniard who has already captured the imagination of fans worldwide with his explosive shot‑making. **Late Afternoon (starting at 4:00 p.m.)** - **[7] Daniil Medvedev (RUS)** squares off against American teenager Sebastian Gorzny, a player who has shown flashes of brilliance on the junior circuit.

- **[11] Marta Kostyuk (UKR)** meets former world No. 5 Sloane Stephens (USA). Kostyuk’s aggressive baseline style will contrast with Stephens’ experience and tactical variety.

**Midnight Slot (starting at 12:00 a.m.)** - Japan’s Rei Sakamoto will battle **[11] Frances Tiafoe (USA)**, a fan‑favorite known for his charismatic play. - Thailand’s Lanlana Tararudee faces **[6] Linda Noskova (CZE)**, a rising star who has been making steady progress on the tour. **Afternoon Sessions (starting at 4:00 p.m.)** - **[16] Brandon Nakashima (USA)** meets fellow American Alex Michelsen in a duel of contrasting styles—Nakashima’s consistency versus Michelsen’s raw power. - **[26] Emma Navarro (USA)** will contest a match against Caty McNally, another American talent noted for her doubles prowess.

- Croatia’s Dino Prizmic challenges **[20] Tommy Paul (USA)**, a player who has recently broken into the top 30 and is eager to continue his upward trajectory. **Evening Highlights (starting at 10:00 p.m.)** - **[9] Elina Svitolina (UKR)** squares off with Australia’s Maya Joint.

Svitolina’s experience and tactical acumen will be on full display against the young Australian. **Additional Afternoon Matches (starting at 4:00 p.m.)** - Taylor Townsend (USA) takes on Taylah Preston (AUS) in a contest that could showcase Townsend’s aggressive net approaches.

- **[12] Rafael Jodar (ESP)** meets China’s Yunchaokete Bu, while Britain’s Katie Boulter faces **[7] Karolina Muchova (CZE)**, a former Grand Slam finalist known for her resilience. - **[19] Jasmine Paolini (ITA)** battles compatriot Lucrezia Stefanini, a duel that will highlight Italy’s depth in women’s tennis. - **[18] Jiri Lehecka (CZE)** competes against Toby Samuel (GBR), and Jan Choinski (GBR) faces Botic van de Zandschulp (NED) in tightly contested matches. - Karolina Pliskova (CZE) will challenge **[15] Diana Shnaider (RUS)**, while Marcos Giron (USA) meets **[32] Ignacio Buse (PER)**.

In a parallel draw, James Duckworth (AUS) faces China’s Yibing Wu. - Mananchaya Sawangkaew (THA) goes head‑to‑head with **[31] Leylah Fernandez (CAN)**, a player who captured global attention with her run to the Wimbledon final. - Zachary Svajda (USA) plays Daniel Altmaier (GER), and Xinyu Wang (CHN) meets **[21] Anna Kalinskaya (RUS)**.

Meanwhile, **[15] Alexander Bublik (KAZ)** faces Adrian Mannarino (FRA) in a clash of contrasting styles—Bublik’s big‑serve game versus Mannarino’s crafty baseline tactics. - Jaume Munar (ESP) will meet **[26] Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)**, while Fabian Marozsan (HUN) faces Michael Zheng (USA).

In another session, Oksana Selekhmeteva (ESP) meets Kamilla Rakhimova (UZB), and **[22] Valentin Vacherot (MON)** takes on Kamil Majchrzak (POL). - Daniel Merida (ESP) challenges **[23] Andrey Rublev (RUS)**, a match that could feature high‑octane baseline exchanges. - Andrea Guerrieri (ITA) will confront **[6] Alex de Minaur (AUS)**, a player renowned for his speed and defensive skills.

Kimberly Birrell (AUS) meets **[18] Ekaterina Alexandrova (RUS)** in a contest of power and precision. - Diane Parry (FRA) faces **[16] Sorana Cirstea (ROU)**, while **[27] Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG)** meets Jacob Fearnley (GBR). Matteo Berrettini (ITA) will play Mariano Navone (ARG) in a battle of experience versus youthful ambition.

- Alex Molcan (SVK) versus Benjamin Bonzi (FRA) promises a tactical showdown, as does Denis Shapovalov (CAN) against Luca Van Assche (FRA). **[29] Ann Li (USA)** meets Donna Vekic (CRO) in a match that could swing either way. All these fixtures are broadcast live on Sky Sports, and viewers can stream the action contract‑free via the NOW platform or the Sky Sports app on mobile devices. In addition to live scores and results, fans can enjoy highlight reels, video recaps, and the best shots from each match.

For those interested in attending in person, the Laver Cup will also be staged at The O2 in London from 25‑27 September, with live coverage available on Sky Sports. Whether you are tracking the progress of top seeds like Sabalenka and Alcaraz, rooting for home‑grown talent such as Pegula and Shelton, or simply enjoying the breadth of international competition, Wednesday’s schedule offers a compelling mix of established stars and emerging prospects.

Stay tuned for updates, as match outcomes will shape the narrative of this year’s US Open and set the stage for the thrilling rounds to come.