U.S. Open first day schedule, matchups with Venus Williams as wild card
Venus Williams is playing in the 2026 U.S. Open as a wild card. Here's the schedule for the first day of the men's and women's singles tournaments.
The U.S. Open tennis tournament commences with its first day of action on Sunday, August 30 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Top seeds for women's and men's singles draws are Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and several other promising talents.
Venus Williams, the sister of Serena, will participate as a wild card entry in the competition. This is her second U.S. Open title, won in 2000 and 2001. Among the nine young players competing this year, 16-year-old Kristina Liutova has recently claimed the Memphis Classic.
The U.S. Open schedule for August 30 includes various matches across multiple courts. Venus Williams will play her first-round match at Arthur Ashe Stadium against fellow American, Sofia Kenin. The U.S. Open men's singles schedule also begins with matches on the same day, featuring top players such as Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic. The tournament continues until September 13, with various matches broadcast on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, and Fubo.
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