World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is set to kick off his US Open 2025 title defence on Tuesday. Sinner is slated to face Czech player Vit Kopriva in the first round at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York.
This fixture would mark Sinner’s first competitive outing after he retired from the Cincinnati Open final against Alcaraz in light of his health just a week back on August 19.
The final underscored a tough moment for the first Italian top seed. Sinner had been bidding to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2015 to win back-to-back Cincinnati titles. However, he had to bid that opportunity goodbye as he called it quits after 23 minutes of play.
Sinner is currently dealing with lingering effects from an elbow injury and a virus that forced him to retire from a recent match. While not at peak physical condition, he has expressed optimism about his recovery and aims to be ready for his first-round match.
Ranked 87th in the world, Vit Kopřiva is a gritty and unpredictable player who’s known for his tactical variety and aggressive play style. This much-anticipated clash between the two athletes has been referred to by many tennis fans as a classic David vs. Goliath opening round battle, where Kopřiva will look to challenge the top seed early on.
When will the match start?
The much-anticipated battle between Jannik Sinner and Vit Kopriva is scheduled to take place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The game is expected to start at 10:40 AM PST (10:10 PM IST on August 26).
How and where to watch in India?
Tennis fans in India can watch the live broadcast of the game on the Sone Sports network. Sony Sports Network will broadcast the full US Open 2025, including live telecasts of all key matches. Additionally, Indian viewers can also catch the game’s livestream on JioHotstar.