Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: US Open 2026
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Alcaraz faces Safiullin in the first round
Carlos Alcaraz makes his long-awaited return to action at the 2026 US Open. It has been over four months since the World No. 3 sustained the wrist injury that has sidelined him since the Barcelona Open in April.
He is seeded second in New York and is aiming for his eighth major title and a slice of history, for no man has won back-to-back US Open titles since Roger Federer won the last of his five straight in 2008.
The Spaniard’s path to his second Grand Slam final in the season could also see him take on Ben Shelton in the last eight. Shelton defended his Canadian Open title in Toronto.
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Alcaraz, the defending champion, will take on Roman Safiullin to kickstart his campaign, with their head-to-head tied at 1-1. The Spaniard won the 2022 US Open for his first Grand Slam title to become the youngest World No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings.
When and where will Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin first-round match take place at US Open 2026?
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The first-round face-off at the 2026 US Open between Alcaraz and Safiullin is set for August 31 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. The game has a tentative start time of 12:40 pm local time (10:10 pm IST).
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin first-round match in India?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports channels on TV, while JioHotstar will be live streaming the game online in India.
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Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin match in the UK?
Fans in the UK can catch the clash live on Sky Sports.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin match in the USA?
The Tennis Channel offers live coverage of the first-round clash between Alcaraz and Safiullin in New York for fans in the United States.
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Where and when will Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin first-round match take place at US Open 2026?
The first-round clash will be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 31 (Monday). The match has a tentative start time of 12:40 pm local time (10:10 pm IST).
What is the overall head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Roman Safiullin?
Despite the gap in their rankings, Alcaraz and Safiullin are tied at 1-1 in their head-to-head record. Their last meeting was at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Alcaraz winning that round of 16 tie in straight sets.
How can fans watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin first-round match live in India?
In India, fans can watch the match live on Star Sports channel while JioHotstar will be streaming it online.
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