Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has won the US Open four times, but he’s looking to make it five next week as he begins his 20th singles campaign at Flushing Meadows.
“The Joker” is already cemented in tennis history, holding the record for most men’s grand slam singles titles with 24 under his belt. 25 isn’t out of the question though, especially considering an announcement of withdrawal from world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Friday, who is nursing a right knee injury.
Now, 39-year-old Djokovic is not completely out of the woods — he has been drawn into the same side as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, meaning the two could meet in a semifinal showdown. Luckily, Alcaraz has not seen the court for four months due to a wrist injury, which means he might not be at full strength upon return.
Could this be the perfect storm for Djokovic?
Here’s everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic’s next appearance at the US Open, including TV channel and streaming options for the match.
When is Novak Djokovic’s next match at US Open 2026?
Novak Djokovic will start his 2026 US Open campaign with a matchup against Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the first round.
Novak Djokovic match schedule, results from US Open 2026
| Opponent | Round | Date, time (ET), result |
| Mariano Navone | 1 | TBD |
| M. Berrettini/S. Wawrinka | 2 | TBD |
| TBD | 3 | TBD |
How to watch Novak Djokovic at US Open 2026: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Tennis Channel
- Live stream: fubo, ESPN app
Live TV coverage of the US Open is available across a host of ESPN channels. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and the Tennis Channel will all be showing matches throughout the tournament.
For cord-cutters, fubo is the place to go to catch the US Open. While for the most comprehensive coverage, ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers will have access to every match from all courts streaming live on the ESPN app.
Fubo offers a FREE trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
For the first time, RedZone is coming to the US Open from Sunday, August 30, through Friday, Sept. 4, streaming on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers from 11 a.m. ET to 6 p.m. Inspired by the NFL’s popular whip-around viewing experience, RedZone at the US Open will take fans across all 16 courts of the action-packed early rounds.
ABC will broadcast all three Sundays including: US Open first round coverage on Sunday, Aug. 30; Round of 16 on Sunday, Sept. 6; and the men’s final on Sunday, Sept. 13. The women’s final will be shown on ESPN a day earlier.
US Open tennis 2026 schedule
The first round of matches begins Sunday, August 30, with the order of play on most days starting at 11:00 a.m. local time (ET).
| Date | Events |
| Sunday, August 30 | Men’s & Women’s First Round |
| Monday, August 31 | Men’s & Women’s First Round |
| Tuesday, September 1 | Men’s & Women’s Second Round |
| Wednesday, September 2 | Men’s & Women’s Second Round |
| Thursday, September 3 | Men’s & Women’s Second Round |
| Friday, September 4 | Men’s & Women’s Third Round |
| Saturday, September 5 | Men’s & Women’s Third Round |
| Sunday, September 6 | Men’s & Women’s Round of 16 |
| Monday, September 7 | Men’s & Women’s Round of 16 |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Men’s & Women’s Round of 16 |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, September 10 | Women’s Semifinals |
| Friday, September 11 | Men’s Semifinals |
| Saturday, September 12 | Women’s Final |
| Sunday, September 13 | Men’s Final |
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