Rome, 25 August 2025 – The US Open 2025 rolls on into its third day, with Jannik Sinner front and center as the defending champion, opening his title defense against Vit Nettle. The day also features a strong Italian presence across several marquee matches on Tuesday, August 26, promising excitement on multiple courts.
US Open 2025: Italian schedule for Tuesday, August 26
– Arthur Ashe Stadium: The match between the top seed and the Czech will be the second on center court, beginning no earlier than 17:30 local time. The winner will advance to face either Alexei Popyrin or Emil Ruusuvuori.
– Louis Armstrong Stadium: The first match of the day pits Lorenzo Mustetti against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, starting at 17:00. Mustetti holds a 2-0 edge in their head-to-head and is aiming to climb back up the rankings in 2025, potentially toward the upper echelons of the standings. The winner will face either Leandro Riedi or Pedro Martinez.
– Field 7: Matthew Arnaldi vs Francisco Cerundolo opens the day, with play starting at 17:00. There are no prior meetings between the two, but Cerundolo is ranked higher on paper (64 vs 19), and Arnaldi will look to match or exceed his best New York result, the fourth round reached in 2023. The winner will meet either Leandro Riedi or Pedro Martinez.
– Field 12: Lorenzo Sonego faces Tristan Schoolkate in the third match on the court, with play starting at 17:00. Sonego has reached the second round in New York in 2018, 2019 and 2023, while Schoolkate is ranked 46 to 96. The winner will play either Alexander Bublik or Marin Cilic.
TV and streaming options for the 2025 US Open
– TV: The tournament will be clearly visible on Super Tennis TV (channel 64 on digital terrestrial and channel 212 on satellite), as well as on the SuperTennis Plus platform and, for subscribers, on Sky through Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports One, Sky Sports Arena, Sky Sports Max, Sky Sports 251, Sky Sports 252, Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports Plus.
– Streaming: Viewing is also available on Sky Go, NOW, and the SuperTenniX platform.
Summary and value add
– The third day of the US Open 2025 features a high-profile defense by Jannik Sinner and a slate of Italian-backed matches that could set the tone for the rest of the tournament. With multiple venues hosting compelling early-round clashes, fans have a robust lineup to follow across both Arthur Ashe and the supporting courts.
– Positive takeaway: The depth of Italian talent shown in the schedule signals a strong year for Italy in men’s tennis, with several players aiming to build momentum early and push deep into the second week. The broadcasting options ensure fans can follow the action across traditional TV and streaming platforms.