Day 6 of the US Open brings the Round of 32 to the fast New York hard courts, featuring a mix of heavy title favorites, home-crowd heroes, and the tournament’s biggest surprise packages.
The Giant-Killers Collide
Alex Michelsen and Dani Merida Aguilar will face off in a match nobody predicted when the draw was made. Michelsen arrives after routinely dismantling Brandon Nakashima, while the Spanish hero Merida is riding high after his monumental upset over Andrey Rublev. Both are playing the tennis of their lives, and the winner will secure an unexpected spot in the second week.
American Prime Time
The home crowd will have plenty to cheer for across the main show courts. Ben Shelton and Denis Shapovalov guarantee a blockbuster of huge serving and aggressive baseline play. Tommy Paul faces a tricky tactical test against the unpredictable Alexander Bublik, while Frances Tiafoe looks to punch his ticket to the Round of 16 against Valentin Vacherot. Taylor Fritz, fresh off a dominant win, will clash with Francisco Cerundolo, who survived a grueling five-set marathon in the previous round.
Alcaraz and Medvedev March On, Zverev Seeks a Quick Win
Carlos Alcaraz shook off his first-round rust and will now face China’s Wu Yibing. Daniil Medvedev looks flawless on his favorite surface and will test his form against Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev desperately needs a straight-sets victory against Alejandro Tabilo after surviving two consecutive five-set thrillers, aiming to conserve energy for the business end of the tournament.
Full Round 3 (Round of 32) Schedule
| Date & Time | Player 1 | Player 2 |
| 04.09. 18:30 | Bublik A. (KAZ) | Paul T. (USA) |
| 04.09. 18:30 | Medvedev D. (RUS) | Rinderknech A. (FRA) |
| 04.09. 19:00 | Wu Y. (CHN) | Alcaraz C. (ESP) |
| 04.09. 21:30 | Michelsen A. (USA) | Merida Aguilar D. (ESP) |
| 04.09. 22:00 | Etcheverry T. M. (ARG) | Navone M. (ARG) |
| 04.09. 23:00 | Lehecka J. (CZE) | Tsitsipas S. (GRE) |
| 05.09. 01:00 | Vacherot V. (MON) | Tiafoe F. (USA) |
| 05.09. 02:30 | Shelton B. (USA) | Shapovalov D. (CAN) |
| 05.09. 17:00 | Bergs Z. (BEL) | Van De Zandschulp B. (NED) |
| 05.09. 17:00 | Blockx A. (BEL) | Cobolli F. (ITA) |
| 05.09. 17:00 | Darderi L. (ITA) | Sweeny D. (AUS) |
| 05.09. 17:00 | Fritz T. (USA) | Cerundolo F. (ARG) |
| 05.09. 17:00 | Khachanov K. (RUS) | Bonzi B. (FRA) |
| 05.09. 17:00 | Mensik J. (CZE) | Tien L. (USA) |
| 05.09. 17:00 | Zheng M. (USA) | Gea A. (FRA) |
| 05.09. 17:00 | Zverev A. (GER) | Tabilo A. (CHI) |
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