Wu Yibing vs Carlos Alcaraz, Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast in India, US Open 2026
Get ready for a thrilling men's singles third-round encounter at the US Open 2026 as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces China's rising star Wu Yibing on Friday, September 4. This highly anticipated match takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
The US Open 2026 heats up today, September 4, as two-time champion and World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz takes on China's rising star Wu Yibing in a highly anticipated men's singles third-round encounter. The match promises thrilling tennis as both players look to advance further in the final Grand Slam of the year at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. US Open 2026: Alexander Zverev Battles Past Quentin Halys in Gruelling Five-Setter To Reach Round 3.
Alcaraz, 23, the No. 2 seed and defending champion, returns to the courts of Flushing Meadows following a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury. The Spaniard has shown formidable form despite his return, overcoming Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round and Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the second. This season, Alcaraz boasts an impressive 19-2 win-loss record on hard courts, with titles secured in Australia and Doha.
His opponent, Wu Yibing, 27, ranked world No. 113, has been in excellent touch, reaching the third round without dropping a single set. Wu dispatched Adam Walton 7-6(2), 6-2, 7-5 in the opening round before defeating James Duckworth 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 in the second. Wu holds a 16-9 hard-court record this season and is replicating his best US Open performance, having also reached the third round in 2022. Naomi Osaka Calls Out Disruptive US Open Influencers, Demands 'Respect for the Game'.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs Wu Yibing (CHN) |
| Tournament | US Open 2026, Men's Singles Third Round |
| Date | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| Venue | Arthur Ashe Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York |
| Start Time | 10:30 PM IST (India) |
Live Streaming and TV Telecast
Tennis enthusiasts can catch the high-stakes match live on various platforms in India.
- TV Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: JioHotstar app and website(JioStar holds exclusive Indian broadcast and streaming rights for the US Open from 2025-2030.)
Their head-to-head record stands at 1-0 in favour of Alcaraz, who defeated Wu 7-6(5), 6-3 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters in 2024 in their sole previous encounter. As the tournament progresses, this third-round encounter promises to be a stern test for both players, with Alcaraz aiming to continue his title defense and Wu looking to cause an upset and make a deeper run at the Grand Slam.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 04, 2026 09:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
