Sho Shimabukuro vs Arthur Rinderknech Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | First Round

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After reaching the fourth-round last year, 26th seed Arthur Rinderknech is hoping for another deep run in 2026, starting against Sho Shimabukuro.

Start date/time: 30 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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Sho Shimabukuro vs Arthur Rinderknech prediction

After reaching the round of 16 at the Canadian Open, Arthur Rinderknech will have been extremely disappointed with the outcome in Cincinnati, which saw him beaten in his first match across three sets. But returning to a Grand Slam where he has fond recent memories should help bring the best out of the Frenchman.

Sho Shimabukuro has never made it beyond round one at the US Open and it appears unlikely that this is about to change in 2026. Rinderknech is by far the stronger player on the hard court and Shimabukuro hasn’t won a main draw match this season since the Terra Wortman Open back in mid-June. Expect Rinderknech to advance and to do so comfortably.

Sho Shimabukuro vs Arthur Rinderknech tip: Arthur Rinderknech to win 3-0