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US Open Day 2: Alcaraz, Sabalenka Begin Title Defences
The second day of the US Open has many important tennis matches.
Carlos Alcaraz will start defending his men’s title against Roman Safiullin.
Aryna Sabalenka will begin defending her women’s title against Camila Osorio.
Other famous players, including Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek, will also play.
Amanda Anisimova, last year’s runner-up, will face Ashlyn Krueger.
Stan Wawrinka, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are among the other men scheduled to compete.
Karolina Muchova and Felix Auger-Aliassime are also on the schedule.
Marin Cilic will not play because of an injury, and Andrey Rublev is listed against Otto Virtanen instead.
Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are scheduled to begin their US Open campaigns on Day 2.
Alcaraz faces Roman Safiullin, while top seed Sabalenka meets Camila Osorio at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, Stan Wawrinka, Ben Shelton and other leading players are also scheduled to compete.
Last year’s runner-up Amanda Anisimova faces Ashlyn Krueger, while Karolina Muchova meets Sinja Kraus.
Marin Cilic withdrew with an injury; the schedule instead lists Andrey Rublev against Otto Virtanen.
- Who
- Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, along with Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, Stan Wawrinka and other players.
- What
- The US Open Day 2 first-round schedule, including the opening matches for Alcaraz and Sabalenka.
- Where
- The US Open grounds in New York, including Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and other courts.
- When
- Day 2 of the 2026 US Open, with some sessions beginning on September 1 in IST.
- Why
- Players are beginning their campaigns, while Alcaraz and Sabalenka seek to defend their titles.
Key facts
- Men’s defending champion
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Women’s defending champion
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Alcaraz’s opponent
- Roman Safiullin
- Sabalenka’s opponent
- Camila Osorio
- Major venue
- Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Notable withdrawal
- Marin Cilic withdrew because of an injury.
- Previous-day upset
- Novak Djokovic lost in the first round to Mariano Navone in five sets, according to the article.
Sources
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