Aryna Sabalenka vs Taylor Townsend - Live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: US Open 2026
Sabalenka has not dropped a single set so far
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes on American Taylor Townsend in the fourth round of the ongoing US Open on Sunday, and it’s a match full of contrasts.
Sabalenka has not dropped a single set so far this tournament and is chasing her third US Open title in a row. She is a four-time Grand Slam champion and has reached at least the semi-finals in her last five appearances in New York.
Townsend, ranked much lower at No. 96, has built her best tennis results at this very competition, with 13 career wins here, more than at any other Grand Slam.
She reached the fourth round last year too, and beat Diana Shnaider of Russia in three sets to get this far again.
When and where will the Aryna Sabalenka vs Taylor Townsend Round of 16 match at the US Open 2026 take place?
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Sabalenka takes on Townsend in the Round of 16 of the US Open on Sunday, September 6, with the match scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM (IST) at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and live streaming of the Sabalenka vs Townsend Round of 16 match in India?
Tennis fans in India can watch Sabalenka take on Townsend in the US Open live on Star Sports. The match will also be available to stream on JioHotstar.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and live streaming of the Sabalenka vs Townsend Round of 16 match in the UK?
Fans in the UK can catch the Sabalenka vs Townsend US Open clash live on Sky Sports Tennis. The match can also be streamed through Sky Sports+, NOW, and Sky Go for eligible subscribers.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and live streaming of the Sabalenka vs Townsend Round of 16 match in the USA?
Viewers in the USA can watch the Sabalenka vs Townsend Round of 16 US Open match live on ESPN. The match will also be available through ESPN’s streaming coverage.
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Where and how to watch the live telecast and live streaming of the Sabalenka vs Townsend Round of 16 match worldwide?
| Region | Country | Network |
| Americas | United States | ESPN |
| Asia | Mainland China and Macau | CCTV |
| Asia | South Korea | CJ ENM |
| Oceania | Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa, Papua New Guinea, American Samoa | Digicel |
| Americas | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and Caribbean nations | ESPN International |
| Oceania | New Zealand | ESPN/Disney+ |
| Europe | United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Gibraltar, Republic of Ireland | Sky Sports |
| Asia | India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka | JioStar |
| Oceania | Australia | Nine/Stan Sport |
What are the head-to-head stats between Sabalenka and Townsend?
The two have played each other only once before on tour, so Sunday’s match will be just their second career meeting. Sabalenka enters as the heavy favourite given her World No. 1 ranking and unbeaten run without dropping a set this tournament, while Townsend, ranked No. 96, has never gone past the fourth round at a Grand Slam.
How has each player performed at the US Open this year?
Sabalenka hasn’t dropped a set all tournament. Townsend beat Diana Shnaider in three sets to reach the fourth round.
Who would Aryna Sabalenka face if she reached the US Open 2026 quarterfinal?
Aryna Sabalenka would face sixth seed Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic if she reaches the US Open 2026 quarterfinal.
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