Coco Gauff has been on a roll heading into the U.S. Open. Could a second championship in Flushing Meadows be on the way for the South Florida native?
Delray Beach's No. 1 daughter slipped up in the third round of her French Open title defense, then lost her opening match at her next tournament in Berlin. That's when the 22-year-old star turned her game to a new level, reaching her first semifinal on her worst surface, the grass courts of Wimbledon. After a semifinal appearance in Toronto, Gauff dropped the first set at the Cincinnati Open, then won the rest all the way through beating Jessica Pegula in the final.
The fourth-seeded Gauff has battled consistency in her serving throughout her career, but when she's on, it's clear why she's seen as the
successor to Venus and Serena Williams as the next great American tennis star from the Sunshine State. She hasn't made it to the quarterfinals at the site of her first grand gram title since winning it in 2023, falling last year to a resurgent Naomi Osaka in the fourth round. The two friends could meet again in the semifinal this year.
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Here's what to know about Gauff's next match, including how to watch on TV and streaming.
Is Coco Gauff playing today?
Yes. Coco Gauff will play her first-round match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, Sept. 1. She is slated to play Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey.
When does Coco Gauff play today at US Open?
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 1
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET
Coco Gauff and Zeynep Sonmez are scheduled to begin play at 7 p.m. ET. The match is scheduled to be played in Arthur Ashe Stadium, one of the main stadium venues for the U.S. Open.
How to watch Coco Gauff US Open match
- TV channel: ESPN/ESPN2 (night sessions only)
- Live streaming: Fubo (free trial) | ESPN app (Unlimited plan)
Matches at the U.S. Open today will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2. Streaming options include Fubo, which carries both channels and offers a free trial for new subscribers. The Coco Gauff vs. Zeynep Sonmez match can also be streamed with a subscription to ESPN Unlimited.
Who is Coco Gauff playing next at US Open?
Coco Gauff's first-round opponent is Zeynep Sonmez, the No. 52 players in the WTA rankings. The 24-year-old from Turkey upset 11th-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova at January's Australian Open, making it as far as the third round. That tied for her deepest run at a grand slam, matching her Wimbledon debut in 2025. She has yet to win a professional tournament. This will be the first time Gauff and Sonmez have faced off.
Coco Gauff US Open schedule
If Gauff wins tonight, she will face either Daria Kasatkina of Australia or Paula Badosa of Spain in the second round. Here’s a look at the highest-seeded players Gauff would face on her way to the women’s final Sept. 12, along with their WTA ranking:
- Third round: Sara Bejlek (29)
- Fourth round: Iva Jovic (14)
- Quarterfinal: Mirra Andreeva (5)
- Semifinal: Elena Rybakina (2)
- Final: Aryna Sabalenka (1)
When does Coco Gauff play next at US Open?
If Coco Gauff wins her match today, she'll take the court Thursday, Sept. 3 against either Daria Kasatkina or Paula Badosa, who upset Gauff in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open and beat her in Berlin in June.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: What time is Coco Gauff match today? See US Open TV schedule
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