Day 3 Highlights and Updates from the 2026 U.S. Open
Day 3 at Flushing Meadows: The 2026 U.S. Open continues with notable players like Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev taking the stage.
In the opening matches, the spotlight shines on Madison Keys (ranked 22), Taylor Fritz (ranked 9), Flavio Cobolli (ranked 5), and Mirra Andreeva (ranked 5). Coco Gauff, a former champion, will play under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium alongside Alexander Zverev.
For those keeping track, recent Grand Slam victors this year include:
- Men’s Singles:
- Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz
- French Open: Alexander Zverev
- Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner
- Women’s Singles:
- Australian Open: Elena Rybakina
- French Open: Mirra Andreeva
- Wimbledon: Linda Nosková
Sinner’s absence at this U.S. Open is due to a knee injury, while Alcaraz returns after recovering from a wrist surgery.
The pursuit of titles continues as Aryna Sabalenka seeks her third consecutive U.S. Open win. Coco Gauff, struggling in the last couple of years, is optimistic following her Cincinnati Open victory.
Venue Information:
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center provides an arena for top matches. Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest court, currently undergoes improvements to enhance seating capacity.
Daily Match Schedules:
- Grandstand: Rybakina versus Frodin kicking off at 11 a.m. ET, followed by Musetti against Fery.
- Louis Armstrong Stadium: Cobolli versus Comesana at 11 a.m. ET, followed by Andreeva against Tjen.
- Arthur Ashe Stadium: Matches start at 11:30 a.m. ET with Keys versus Korneeva, followed by Fritz against Blanch.
Broadcast Information:
Catch the action on ESPN from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET), then continuing on ESPN and ESPN2 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The ESPN app offers streaming throughout the day. Fubo provides an alternative streaming option.