Daniil Medvedev vs Sebastian Gorzny Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | Second Round

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2021 champion Daniil Medvedev takes on wildcard entry Sebastian Gorzny, who produced one of the moments of the first round.

Start date/time: 2 September 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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Daniil Medvedev vs Sebastian Gorzny prediction

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev moved into the second round at Flushing Meadows with a straight-sets defeat of Hugo Gaston, although the world number eight did not necessarily need to be at this best with his opponent struggling for rhythm throughout.

The Russian's form coming into New York was lacklustre but that win will have provided him with some much-needed confidence at the scene of his greatest triumph.

One of the stories of the US Open so far, world number 731 Sebastian Gorzny thrilled his home crowd with a dramatic five-set victory over Raphael Collignon in the first round, saving five match points in the process.

The wildcard entry now has the honour of facing the 2021 champion in undoubtedly the biggest match of his young career. Medvedev is clearly the heavy favourite but there have been one or two chinks in his armour lately and it could be worth backing Gorzny to take a set off him.

Daniil Medvedev vs Sebastian Gorzny tip: Over 3.5 sets