Ben Shelton plays Tallon Griekspoor in the US Open first round
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Ben Shelton begins his 2026 US Open campaign on Monday, Aug. 31, with a first-round match against Tallon Griekspoor. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium and marks the first evening session contest on the court. Shelton enters the final major of the year following a victory at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal and an early exit in Cincinnati. His opponent, Griekspoor, is the No. 56 player in the ATP rankings and reached the Round of 16 in Montreal earlier this month. The two players have never faced each other in professional competition. A win for Shelton would set up a second-round match against either Damir Dzuhar or Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday or Thursday.
- •Ben Shelton faces Tallon Griekspoor in the first round on Monday, Aug. 31.
- •The match starts at 7 p.m. ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- •Broadcast coverage is available on ESPN and via streaming on Fubo and the ESPN app.
- •The winner of this match advances to play Damir Dzuhar or Hubert Hurkacz.
- •Shelton previously reached the US Open semifinals in 2023.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — America's Ben Shelton Recovers From Shaky Start To Win U.S. Open First Round Game
- 3:21 AMESPN Tennis — Shelton shakes off nervous start to win in 4 sets
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton rallies past Tallon Griekspoor in U.S. Open opener
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton begins US Open run with Grand Slam drought in focus
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — What time is Ben Shelton match today? See US Open TV schedule
"American No. 8 seed Ben Shelton recovered from a miserable start to defeat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the first round of the US Open on Monday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"Florida alum Ben Shelton plays Tallon Griekspoor in the first round at the 2026 US Open. Here's what to know, including start time and TV schedule.
"Ben Shelton rallied from a disastrous opening set at the U.S Open to beat Tallon Griekspoor in four sets in Round 1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 6:03 AMAmerica's Ben Shelton Recovers From Shaky Start To Win U.S. Open First Round Game
Shelton is looking to become the first American man to win the title since 2003.
- ESPN TennisSep 1, 2026, 3:21 AMShelton shakes off nervous start to win in 4 sets
American No. 8 seed Ben Shelton recovered from a miserable start to defeat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the first round of the US Open on Monday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:28 AMBen Shelton rallies past Tallon Griekspoor in U.S. Open opener
Ben Shelton rallied from a disastrous opening set at the U.S Open to beat Tallon Griekspoor in four sets in Round 1.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:50 PMBen Shelton begins US Open run with Grand Slam drought in focus
Former Florida star Ben Shelton opens the US Open against Tallon Griekspoor with a chance to make a deep run.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:07 AMWhat time is Ben Shelton match today? See US Open TV schedule
Florida alum Ben Shelton plays Tallon Griekspoor in the first round at the 2026 US Open. Here's what to know, including start time and TV schedule.
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