US Open tennis 2026: Pegula, Norrie and Medvedev in action on day one – live
Summary
The 2026 US Open tennis tournament has begun, featuring well-known players like Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, and several British competitors. Early matches include Barbora Krejcikova facing Kamilla Rakhimova and Jasmine Paolini playing Veronika Erjavec.Key Facts
- The US Open is the final grand slam tennis event of the season.
- Novak Djokovic is aiming to win his 25th grand slam title at this tournament.
- Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic are among the top players starting their matches.
- Nine British players are competing, the highest number since 1981.
- Barbora Krejcikova, a two-time grand slam winner, is trying to regain form after not winning a match for over a month.
- Jasmine Paolini reached the fourth round at the US Open in 2024 and was a finalist at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year.
- Veronika Erjavec is playing in the main draw at Flushing Meadows for the first time.
- Several British players, including Cam Norrie and Katie Boulter, are competing in the tournament.
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