Ann Li vs Antonia Ruzic Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | First Round

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Ann Li takes on Antonia Ruzic in the first-round of the US Open. 

Start date/time: 31 August 2026 at 4:00 pm

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – ESPN+

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Ann Li vs Antonia Ruzic prediction

Ann Li was just one match away from a first final of the season at the Monterrey Open, but she lost in the last four against Diane Parry. Nevertheless, the American still matched her best result of the season, and she will hope to carry that momentum on in New York. Li performed strongly last year, reaching the round-of-16 before a loss to Jessica Pegula.

Antonia Ruzic is her opponent in the first-round. Her losing run extended to three matches in Monterrey as she lost to Nikola Bartunkova in the first-round. Ruzic also failed to win a set across those encounters. Aside from an encouraging quarter-final run in Dubai, the Croatian has struggled to produce consistent results this year, and she currently has a negative win-loss record.

Li is the player in better form, along with being ranked higher in the rankings. She will be the clear favourite to advance to the second-round of the competition. 

Ann Li vs Antonia Ruzic tip: Ann Li to win 2-0