Archive · 30 Aug 2026
2026 US Open: Djokovic, Pegula Lead Grand Slam Action
The US Open is a major tennis tournament held in New York.
It starts on Sunday and the singles matches continue until September 13.
Many of the world's best tennis players will compete.
Alexander Zverev is the top-seeded men's player because Jannik Sinner withdrew with a knee injury.
Carlos Alcaraz is the defending men's champion, while Novak Djokovic is trying to win a record 25th Grand Slam singles title.
Aryna Sabalenka is trying to win the women's championship for the third year in a row.
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are among the leading American players competing.
Fans in India can watch on Star Sports or stream the matches through JioHotstar.
The 2026 US Open begins Sunday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Alexander Zverev is the men's top seed after Jannik Sinner withdrew with a knee injury.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and four-time champion Novak Djokovic headline the men's field.
Aryna Sabalenka is seeking a third consecutive women's title, with Jessica Pegula seeded third.
In India, matches will air on Star Sports and stream on JioHotstar from 8:30 PM IST.
- Who
- Leading ATP and WTA players, including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff.
- What
- The 2026 US Open tennis tournament and its singles main draw.
- When
- The tournament begins Sunday, with singles running through September 13; listed matches on August 30 begin at 8:30 PM IST.
- Where
- The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York; Indian viewers can watch on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
- Why
- It is the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the 2026 season.
- Venue
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York
- Singles dates
- Begins Sunday and runs through September 13
- Men's top seed
- Alexander Zverev
- Women's top seed
- Aryna Sabalenka
- India television
- Star Sports Network
- India streaming
- JioHotstar app and website, by subscription
- India start time
- 8:30 PM IST, corresponding to 11 AM local time in New York