The 2026 US Open will take place Aug. 30-Sept. 13 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
Former Tennesseemen's tennis player Adam Walonwill compete in the final grand slam of the 2026 season. He will open tournament play against Yibing Wu on Aug. 30. Walton is ranked No. 98 in the world, while Wu is ranked No. 113.
The former Vol last played during the Cincinnati Open in Cincinnati, Ohio on Aug. 18. He advanced to the Round of 32 before being eliminated by Jaime Faria in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-7.
Walton played at Tennessee from 2017-22, compiling a 124-25 singles and 101-47 doubles record. He was an All-SEC player and earned All-America honors in both singles and doubles competition.
In 2022, Walton combined with Pat
Harper to win a doubles national championship.
The former Vol is from Home Hill, Australia. He earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology in May 2021 and completed a master's degree in management in May 2022.
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