US Open 2025: Djokovic and Sabalenka Headline Exciting Opening Day
The 2025 US Open begins on Sunday, 24 August, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, promising a thrilling start to the final Grand Slam of the year. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka lead a star-studded opening day lineup that guarantees high-octane tennis from the very first match.
Catch the Action: Indian viewers can watch live from late Sunday night into Monday morning.
Djokovic Chases Grand Slam History
Fresh from his Olympic success, Novak Djokovic starts his campaign for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. The Serbian legend faces American teenager Learner Tien in the night session at 4:30 AM IST (Monday, 25 Aug).
Tien, who has defeated four top-10 players this season, aims to create a stunning upset against the world’s most decorated active male player.
Sabalenka Eyes Title Defense
Before Djokovic takes the court, defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka opens her US Open campaign against Swiss challenger Rebeka Masarova. Scheduled as the second match on Arthur Ashe Stadium, it will start around 11:30 PM IST (Sunday, 24 Aug).
World No. 1 Sabalenka hopes to become the first woman in over a decade to successfully defend her US Open crown, after a series of deep Slam runs this year.
“This place feels bigger than the other Slams,” Sabalenka said. “I’d love to finish the season with both a Grand Slam and the No. 1 ranking.”
Other Matches to Watch
Daniil Medvedev vs Benjamin Bonzi (Louis Armstrong, ~2:30 AM IST): Bonzi holds the edge in their head-to-head, including a Wimbledon upset earlier this year.
- Jessica Pegula vs Mayar Sherif (Arthur Ashe, after Djokovic): The New Yorker, last year’s finalist, aims for her maiden Slam title.
- Ben Shelton vs Ignacio Buse (Arthur Ashe, 9:30 PM IST): A fan-favourite American opens the proceedings.
- Emma Raducanu vs Ena Shibahara (Louis Armstrong, 8:30 PM IST): The 2021 champion begins her campaign under the spotlight.
- Taylor Fritz vs Emilio Nava (Louis Armstrong, ~10:00 PM IST): A high-energy all-American clash.
- Jasmine Paolini vs Destanee Aiava (Louis Armstrong, ~12:30 AM IST): The Italian seventh seed kicks off her tournament journey.
The opening day promises a thrilling mix of established champions, rising stars, and potential upsets — a perfect curtain-raiser for tennis fans worldwide.
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