Novak Djokovic will begin his 2026 US Open campaign on Sunday, August 30, when he takes on Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the first round.
The match is scheduled to be the first evening-session contest on Arthur Ashe Stadium at 7 p.m. EDT.
Novak Djokovic chasing fifth US Open title
The 39-year-old Djokovic enters New York looking to add a record 25th Grand Slam title and a fifth US Open crown to his career.
He has won the tournament four times, lifting the trophy in 2011, 2014, 2018 and 2023. Djokovic owns a formidable 95-15 record at the US Open and reached the semi-finals last year before losing to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic’s 2026 Grand Slam campaign has included a run to the Australian Open final, a third-round appearance at Roland Garros and a semi-final at Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic returns after Cincinnati setback
The US Open will mark Djokovic’s first appearance since his second-round defeat to Thiago Agustin Tirante in Cincinnati.
That result came after a strong run at Wimbledon, where Djokovic reached the semi-finals, and he will now attempt to make another deep run in New York.
His first-round opponent, Navone, will face Djokovic for the first time at a Grand Slam, with the Serbian entering as the vastly more experienced player on the US Open stage.
Novak Djokovic US Open record
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Champion |
| 2014 | Champion |
| 2018 | Champion |
| 2023 | Champion |
| 2025 | Semi-final |
Djokovic’s overall US Open record stands at 95 wins and 15 losses, underlining his extraordinary consistency at the tournament.
When is Djokovic’s first US Open match?
- Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Opponent: Mariano Navone
- Round: First round
- Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Start time: 7 p.m. EDT
The match represents the beginning of Djokovic’s latest attempt to add to his Grand Slam record and reclaim the US Open title.