India, Aug. 30 -- The US Open 2026 main draw gets underway at Flushing Meadows on Sunday, August 30, with Novak Djokovic leading the list of big names in action on the opening day. The Serbian will begin his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title against Argentina's Mariano Navone.

Djokovic returns to New York as a four-time US Open champion and will once again be chasing history at the final Grand Slam of the season. The 39-year-old has not lifted the trophy since 2023, but remains one of the biggest attractions on the opening day as he looks to make a strong start to his campaign.

The Serbian will face a tricky opponent in Navone, who has established himself as a competitive presence on the ATP Tour. Djokovic will need ...