Fils to Face Tsitsipas in 2026 US Open Quarterfinal

Arthur Fils, fresh off winning the Cincinnati Open and claiming his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title with a victory over Frances Tiafoe, will compete against former World No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2026 US Open quarterfinal at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Fils’ Rising Star

The 22-year-old Frenchman’s success propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 11 in the world and secures him the No. 10 seed for the tournament. His Cincinnati triumph marked a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.

Tsitsipas’ Challenging Season

Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas has experienced a difficult year, dropping to No. 88 in the rankings in June. Despite winning the 2026 Swiss Open Gstaad singles title, briefly returning to the top 50, he currently holds a ranking of No. 53. Tsitsipas also carries a notably poor record at Flushing Meadows, with a 7-8 career record and no advancement beyond the third round.

Viewing Information

The match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. EDT in the United States, and will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. Fans can also access the coverage through streaming services like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream. In France, Eurosport will broadcast the match, alongside its digital platforms. Viewers in Greece can watch on Eurosport and Nova/Novasports networks, also via Eurosport’s digital platforms.