The third round of the 2026 US Open commences on day six in New York, marking the first occasion when seeded competitors face one another directly. The tournament bracket will begin to crystallize as the field narrows, with several compelling encounters scheduled across multiple venues.
This development follows earlier rounds that saw Jessica Pegula advance, as the American continues her pursuit of a maiden Grand Slam title.
Arthur Ashe Stadium Schedule
The primary court opens at 11:30am local time (4:30pm BST) with third-seeded Jessica Pegula facing 31st-ranked Leylah Fernandez. The afternoon session continues with unseeded Yibing Wu challenging second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz. The evening programme features a doubles encounter between Venus and Serena against Chan and Joint, followed by Shelton competing against Shaparov.
Louis Armstrong Stadium Matches
Play begins at 11am local time (4pm BST) with top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka taking on Kamilla Rakhimova. The session also features 15th-ranked Alexander Bublik against 20th-seeded Tommy Paul. Evening action includes Vacharot facing Tiafoe and Svitolina playing Kalinskaya.
Grandstand Court Action
Starting at 11am (4pm BST), 11th-seeded Marta Kostyuk meets 18th-ranked Ekaterina Alexandrova. Seventh-seeded Daniil Medvedev faces 26th-ranked Arthur Rinderknech in a significant matchup. The schedule also includes 26th-seeded Emma Navarro against seventh-ranked Karolina Muchova, and 18th-seeded Jiri Lehecka playing Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Stadium 17 Programme
The fourth major venue opens at 11am (4pm BST) with 19th-seeded Jasmine Paolini competing against 16th-ranked Sorena Cirstea. Taylor Townsend faces 15th-seeded Diana Shnaider, while 29th-seeded Ann Li takes on sixth-ranked Linda Noskova. The day concludes with Alex Michelsen playing Daniel Merida.
Key Facts
- Third-round competition begins with seeded players meeting for the first time in the tournament
- Four major courts host simultaneous matches across the day
- Top seeds Sabalenka and Alcaraz are among the featured competitors
- Evening sessions include both singles and doubles action
- Multiple high-ranked players compete in decisive matches that will shape the tournament's progression
