Alexander Zverev vs. Lorenzo Sonego live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: US Open 2026
Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam at the French Open this year
Alexander Zverev of Germany is starting his US Open journey with a lot of confidence this year. He won his first-ever Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this season, in addition to putting on a show at Wimbledon, which included winning a set against Jannik Sinner in the final before the Italian played better and won the match.
Zverev has not lost in the opening round of the US Open since he first played there in 2015, i.e. 11 years without an early exit. But New York has also given him some painful memories.
Back in 2020, Zverev was very close to winning the US Open final but lost to Dominic Thiem of Austria after failing to close out the match. This year, Zverev has a record of 18 wins and a couple of losses at Grand Slam tournaments, which shows just how well he has been playing at the big events.
His opponent on Tuesday is Lorenzo Sonego. The Italian has played some good tennis in the past too, while his best result at a Grand Slam came at last year’s Australian Open, where he reached the quarterfinals. But since then, things have not gone quite well for him, and he has also dropped down the rankings.
The US Open has never really been a good event for Sonego. He has lost in the opening round here in five instances and exited in the second round three other times. In total, he has won three matches at this event in his whole career. His overall win rate at the US Open is just 27 per cent, much lower than his numbers at the other three Grand Slams, where he wins more than half his matches.
When and where will Alexander Zverev vs Lorenzo Sonego, first-round match at US Open 2026, take place?
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Zverev plays Sonego in the opening round on Wednesday, September 2. The match should start around 5:40 am IST, right after the Coco Gauff match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Since it’s the second match of the night, the start time could shift depending on how long that opening match takes to conclude.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and live streaming of the Alexander Zverev vs Lorenzo Sonego first-round match in India?
People in India can watch it on Star Sports, since they hold the rights to this year’s US Open. If you want to stream it instead, JioHotstar will have it too.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and live streaming of Alexander Zverev vs Lorenzo Sonego first-round match in the UK?
Fans in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports Tennis. You can also stream it on Sky Sports+ or NOW, and if you already have Sky Sports, Sky Go works as well.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and live streaming of the Alexander Zverev vs Lorenzo Sonego first-round match in the USA?
If you’re in the US, tune in to ESPN.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and live streaming of Alexander Zverev vs Lorenzo Sonego’s first-round 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 is the head-to-head record between Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Sonego?
Zverev leads their head-to-head 6-0, having won all six of their previous meetings and taking 12 of the 14 sets they’ve played, though this will be their first-ever match at a Grand Slam.
How has Alexander Zverev performed at the US Open in recent years?
Zverev has not lost in the opening round at the US Open since his debut in 2015, and this year he enters as the top seed with an 18-2 record at Grand Slam competitions, having won his maiden Slam title at the French Open.
Where are Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Sonego ranked in ATP Singles?
While Zverev is ranked second in the ATP Singles as of now, Sonego is ranked 89th.
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