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Sebastian Gorzny advances to second round of U.S. Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Sebastian Gorzny advances to second round of U.S. Open

Summary

Former Texas tennis player Sebastian Gorzny secured a spot in the second round of the 2026 U.S. Open following a marathon victory at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Gorzny defeated Raphael Collignon in a five-set match that concluded on Monday after a weather delay pushed play from Sunday. The match spanned four hours and saw the 22-year-old winner overcome a deficit to finish with a final score of 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6. Gorzny entered the tournament as an unseeded wild card playoff champion with a world ranking of 731. The win sets up a second-round match against seventh-seeded Daniil Medvedev. That contest is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, with broadcast coverage available on ESPN+.

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By the Numbers

•Sebastian Gorzny defeated Raphael Collignon in five sets on Monday.
•The match required four hours of play and was interrupted by a weather delay.
•Gorzny secured his spot in the tournament through a wild card playoff.
•The next match against seventh seed Daniil Medvedev is scheduled for Wednesday.
•Gorzny previously played at both TCU and the University of Texas.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Ex Sebastian Gorzny advances in U.S. Open debut. Here's when he plays Wednesday

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Former Texas tennis player Sebastian Gorzny made his debut in the 2026 U.S. Open and he advanced to the second round. Here's when you can watch him compete.
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