The US Open 2026 is underway, and today's action is packed with excitement as five British players take to the court. The day's highlights include Jan Choinski's delayed first-round tie against Botic van de Zandschulp, and the second-round action of Katie Boulter, Jacob Fearnley, and Toby Samuel. The British contingent is joined by Francesca Jones, who resumes her first-round match against Magda Linette, and Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, who are in action in the night session.
Choinski, the German-born Brit, is the first Brit in action and is hoping to claim his first win at an overseas Slam. He's up against the Dutch player van de Zandschulp, who leads their head-to-head record 2-1. Choinski's ranking of 75th is a career high, and he's eager to make his mark in New York. The match is a postponed first-round tie, and Choinski is having an easier time on serve so far, dropping just four points across his opening three.
The British number three is threatening a comeback from 40-0 down on van de Zandschulp's serve, but he gifts him the hold with an overhit forehand. Choinski holds his serve again, returning a 133mph serve and safely navigating another service game. The pair's outfit choices are also a talking point, with both players looking very similar in white caps and shirts paired with dark shorts.
The day's other matches include Pegula's straight sets win over Sofia Kenin, setting up a third-round tie with Leylah Fernandez. Pegula's been knocking on the door of a Grand Slam victory but has struggled to get over the line in major finals. The US Open is a different story, and she's on a roll, winning 6-3 6-1 in just under an hour.
The British players' performances today will be crucial in their quest for Grand Slam success. With five Brits in action, the day promises to be a thrilling showcase of British tennis talent. The action continues with the second-round matches of Boulter, Fearnley, and Samuel, and the resumed first-round match of Jones. The US Open 2026 is a testament to the growing strength of British tennis, and today's matches will be a key part of that story.
