US Open Thursday Schedule Featuring Dart, Jones, Osaka, Gauff and Swiatek

The Thursday lineup for the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York has been released, offering tennis fans a full day of high‑stakes matches across multiple courts. All listed times are given in British Summer Time (BST), seeded players appear in brackets, and any British competitors are highlighted in bold type.

Below is a detailed rundown of the day’s action, along with additional context to help viewers understand the significance of each encounter. **4:30 pm – Women’s Singles** - **[13] Naomi Osaka (Japan) vs Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic)** – Osaka, a former world No.

1 and multiple Grand Slam champion, returns to the main draw after a period of injury and personal challenges. She will face Siniakova, a doubles specialist who has recently improved her singles ranking and poses a tricky left‑handed game. This match could serve as a barometer for Osaka’s form heading into the later rounds.

- **[9] Taylor Fritz (USA) vs Mattia Bellucci (Italy)** – The American No. 9 seed, Taylor Fritz, enjoys home‑court support and will look to continue his strong run. Bellucci, a rising Italian talent, is known for his heavy forehand and will aim to upset the crowd favourite. **Midnight – Women’s Singles** - **Paula Badosa (Spain) vs [4] Coco Gauff (USA)** – Spain’s resilient Badosa, who has battled injuries, meets the teenage sensation Gauff, seeded fourth.

Gauff’s aggressive baseline play and powerful serve make her a formidable opponent, while Badosa’s defensive skills could force a long, tactical battle. - **[1] Alexander Zverev (Germany) vs Quentin Halys (France)** – The top‑seeded Zverev, a former US Open finalist, faces the Frenchman Halys, who has been in good form on the ATP tour. Zverev will aim to dominate with his powerful serve and backhand, while Halys will look to exploit any lapses in Zverev’s rhythm.

**4:00 pm – Men’s Singles** - **[3] Felix Auger‑Aliassime (Canada) vs Karen Khachanov (Russia)** – Auger‑Aliassime, the third seed, is known for his speed and aggressive shot‑making. Khachanov, a former top‑10 player, brings experience and a big serve. Their clash promises fast rallies and a test of consistency.

- **Oleksandra Oliynykova (Ukraine) vs [17] Alexandra Eala (Philippines)** – This mixed‑gender exhibition match showcases emerging talent from Ukraine and the Philippines. Eala, a promising junior, will look to prove she belongs on the senior stage. **Midnight – Men’s Singles** - **Gael Monfils (France) vs [14] Learner Tien (USA)** – The veteran Frenchman Monfils, famed for his athleticism and shot‑making flair, faces the teenage American Tien, who has impressed with his composure and baseline consistency.

This match could be a classic battle of experience versus youthful vigor. - **Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (Spain) vs [2] Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan)** – Rybakina, the second seed and a recent Grand Slam champion, will be the clear favourite against the Spanish qualifier.

Rybakina’s powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes are expected to dominate. **4:00 pm – Women’s Singles** - **[8] Iga Swiatek (Poland) vs Nadia Podoroska (Argentina)** – Swiatek, the reigning champion and world No. 1, brings a heavy topspin forehand and exceptional movement.

Podoroska, a gritty Argentine who made a deep run at the French Open, will try to disrupt Swiatek’s rhythm with varied angles. - **Lili Tagger (Austria) vs [10] Amanda Anisimova (USA)** – Anisimova, a former French Open finalist, looks to rebound after a mixed season.

Tagger, a solid baseliner, will aim to extend rallies and test Anisimova’s patience. - **Tristan Schoolkate (Australia) vs [5] Flavio Cobolli (Italy)** – Cobolli, seeded fifth, is a rising star with a strong two‑handed backhand. Schoolkate will try to use his speed to counter the Italian’s power. **Streaming and Highlights** - Fans can watch the US Open without a contract on the NOW platform, which offers live streams and on‑demand replays.

The tournament also provides a dedicated Sky Sports app for scores, video highlights, and exclusive content. **Later Evening Sessions (after 9:30 pm)** - **Botic van de Zandschulp (Netherlands) vs [6] Alex de Minaur (Australia)** – De Minaur, known for his speed and counter‑punching style, will face the Dutchman in a match that could showcase a clash of contrasting tactics. - **[22] Madison Keys (USA) vs Anna Bondar (Hungary)** – Keys, a former US Open finalist, looks to rekindle her powerful baseline game against Bondar, who is seeking her first major breakthrough. - **Dane Sweeny (Australia) vs [13] Lorenzo Musetti (Italy)** – Musetti’s elegant one‑handed backhand will be tested by Sweeny’s aggressive play.

- **[5] Mirra Andreeva vs Eva Lys (Germany)** – The teenage Russian Andreeva, a rising star, faces the German qualifier in a match that could highlight the next generation of women’s tennis. **Additional Evening Matches** - **Iva Jovic (USA) vs Fran Jones (Great Britain)** – A straight‑sets showdown between two promising American and British players. - **Jan‑Lennard Struff (Germany) vs [24] Francisco Cerundolo (Argentina)** – Struff’s powerful serve meets Cerundolo’s clay‑court‑honed consistency. - **[28] Alexander Blockx (Belgium) vs Marco Trungelliti (Argentina)** – Blockx, a young Belgian talent, will try to outmaneuver the experienced Argentine.

- **[32] Maria Sakkari (Greece) vs Yuliia Starodubtseva (Ukraine)** – Sakkari, known for her fitness and mental toughness, aims to dominate the Ukrainian challenger. **Mixed Doubles and Other Pairings** - Various mixed doubles matches feature pairings such as Robin Montgomery/Ashlyn Krueger versus Linda Noskova/Rebecca Sramkova, and other combinations that provide additional entertainment for spectators. **Further Highlights** - The schedule also lists matches involving players like Anastasia Potapova, Gabriela Dabrowski, and Elise Mertens, each bringing their own style and experience to the courts.

These contests, while sometimes lower‑profile, often produce surprising upsets and showcase the depth of talent at a Grand Slam. **Closing Notes** - The US Open continues to be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with contract‑free streaming options available via NOW and the Sky Sports app. Viewers can also catch the Laver Cup at The O2 in London from 25‑27 September, which will be shown on the same network. The Thursday order of play promises a blend of marquee matchups, emerging talent, and thrilling doubles action, ensuring that tennis fans have a full day of top‑quality sport to enjoy.