Grigor Dimitrov vs Alexei Popyrin Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | First Round

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Grigor Dimitrov faces Alexei Popyrin in the first round at the 2026 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

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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Grigor Dimitrov vs Alexei Popyrin prediction

Grigor Dimitrov and Alexei Popyrin will lock horns for the fifth time when they clash in New York.

The head-to-head stands at 2-2 with all four previous encounters taking place on hardcourts, including a 2021 showdown at the US Open that saw the Aussie come out on top.

The Bulgarian, Dimitrov continues to try to work his way back to his best form following a lengthy injury lay-off and is seven places below Popyrin in the rankings at 137 in the world.

Alexei has had more build-up and success in terms of the north American swing and that could work in his favour here, with Dimi still a question mark in terms of delivering when going the distance.

Grigor Dimitrov vs Alexei Popyrin tip: Over 3.5 sets