The final Grand Slam of the year explodes into life on Monday, 26th August, as the US Open 2024 gets underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. The day one schedule is packed with heavyweight clashes and British interest, setting the stage for a fortnight of high drama.
Arthur Ashe Stadium: A Stellar Day Session
The action on the main show court begins at 4pm UK time (11am local). The day session is headlined by men's top seed and recent Wimbledon champion, Jannik Sinner. The Italian phenom will be aiming to start his campaign for a second major title on a positive note against American player Brandon Nakashima.
He follows a blockbuster opening match featuring defending women's champion Iga Świątek. The Polish world number one, who is chasing her fifth Grand Slam title, will take to the court first against Australian Arina Rodionova.
British Hope Jacob Fearnley Kicks Off Night Session
The evening session under the lights on Louis Armstrong Stadium promises electric atmosphere, commencing at 12 midnight UK time (7pm local). All eyes will be on British wildcard Jacob Fearnley, who captured the nation's attention with his spirited performance against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.
Fearnley faces a formidable challenge in his US Open main draw debut against the experienced and powerful Alexander Zverev, the German fourth seed and recent Olympic gold medallist. This match is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the opening day.
Full Order of Play: Key Matches to Watch
Arthur Ashe Stadium (from 4pm UK time):
- Iga Świątek (Pol) [1] vs Arina Rodionova (Aus)
- Jannik Sinner (Ita) [1] vs Brandon Nakashima (USA)
Louis Armstrong Stadium (from 4pm UK time):
- Coco Gauff (USA) [3] vs Elina Avanesyan
- Andrey Rublev [8] vs Emil Ruusuvuori (Fin)
Louis Armstrong Stadium (Night Session from 12am UK time):
- Jacob Fearnley (Gbr) vs Alexander Zverev (Ger) [4]
- Jessica Pegula (USA) [6] vs Rebecca Marino (Can)
With a thrilling mix of established champions and exciting new talent, Day 1 of the US Open is not to be missed. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports in the UK.
