US Open 2025, round 1: Carlos Alcaraz vs Reilly Opelka preview, when and where to watch in India?

Carlos Alcaraz will clash against Reilly Opelka in the first round of the ongoing US Open 2025. Alcaraz will enter the Grand Slam with a lot of confidence as he won the Cincinnati Open 2025 earlier this month. He beat Jannik Sinner in the finals. Moreover, Alcaraz is also the second seed in the rankings, so the confidence level must be high. 

Meanwhile, Reilly Opelka is a brillant player, with a good temperament. He will face Alcaraz in the first round. At the Cinncinati, he lost in the round of 16, which means that he's a talented player and might give Alcaraz a tough time in the upcoming match. The fans would absolutely enjoying watching the rally of both players since they are experienced individuals. 

Also read: Novak Djokovic battles through pain but advances at US Open 2025 

Match Details

Match: Carlos Alcaraz (2) vs Reilly Opelka

Date: 26 August 2025

Time: 5.30 am IST

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium

Where to watch in India?

All the tennis fans from India can watch the Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien US Open 2025 round one match on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The match will also be televised on Star Sports TV channels in India.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Reilly Opelka: H2H stats

This is the first time Carlos Alcaraz and Reilly Opelka will meet each other. While Alcaraz is the second seeded player, Opelka is 87. This will be a huge learning experience for both players if they manage to utilise the opportunity really well. It's hard to predict the winner already, but the game will be an interesting one. Both of them have some great strengths and weaknesses, and it will be intriguing to watch them play against each other.