Alexander Zverev enters the US Open 2026 main draw at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, carrying high expectations amid a swift mixed-doubles exit. The German tennis standout faces Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in the opening round of the singles tournament on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Tournament Schedule and Key Dates in Flushing Meadows
The 2026 US Open marks the final Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season, bringing the world’s elite players to the hard courts of Queens, New York. Following the Fan Week qualification rounds that began on August 24, 2026, the main singles draw runs from Sunday, August 30, through Sunday, September 13, 2026. The tournament schedule culminates with the women’s singles final on Saturday, September 12, and the men’s singles final on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Early Mixed-Doubles Exit and Opening Singles Fixture
Zverev’s tournament campaign experienced an early setback during the newly redesigned mixed-doubles competition in Flushing Meadows. Partnering with American player Taylor Townsend, Zverev fell in the opening round to the Swiss-Italian tandem of Belinda Bencic and Fabio Cobolli. The match concluded 4:2, 4:2, lasting just 49 minutes.
Attention now shifts to the singles bracket, where Zverev opens against Sonego. While the calendar date is set for August 30, 2026, the exact court assignment and local match time depend on the tournament’s official Order of Play.
Broadcast Options and Live Streaming Availability
Tennis fans watching from Germany can follow the action through specific rights holders, as there is no regular free-to-air (Free-TV) broadcast for the tournament. Pay-TV coverage is handled by Sky Sport, which holds a multi-year sublicence for the Grand Slam event. Sky Sport Tennis broadcasts selected matches live, combining key encounters into dedicated conference streams while offering separate feeds for major stadium courts. Online streaming is accessible via WOW for Sky subscribers.
For comprehensive coverage encompassing every court and match, Sporteurope.tv serves as a primary streaming rights holder. Reports indicate that an “All-Access” pass providing live broadcasts across all courts is priced at 25 euros. Viewers can access these streams across compatible devices including smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart televisions.
Next Steps in New York
Zverev will take to the court for his opening singles match against Sonego on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Subsequent round scheduling depends on tournament progression through the first week of the main draw.
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