Juncheng Shang vs Marco Trungelliti Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | First Round

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Two men at opposite ends of their careers meet in the first round of the US Open as Juncheng Shang faces Marco Trungelliti.

Start date/time: 31 August 2026 at 6:55 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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Juncheng Shang vs Marco Trungelliti prediction

Juncheng Shang has had a truncated year on the circuit as he continues to work his way back from foot surgery last year.

The highly-rated Chinese talent has only entered a handful of tournaments, and did not participate in any events between the Dubai Tennis Championships in February and the Washington Open last month.

Clay specialist Marco Trungelliti is enjoying something of a late renaissance in his career, with the 36-year-old finding himself in the main draw of the US Open for only the third time in his career.

This is a difficult one to call. Shang certainly has the higher ceiling and a bright future ahead of him should he avoid further injuries. His general inactivity in 2026 could be his undoing but we're just edging him to prevail against veteran Trungelliti.

Juncheng Shang vs Marco Trungelliti tip: Juncheng Shang to win