Toby Samuel vs Tomas Machac Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | First Round

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

Toby Samuel meets Tomas Machac in the first round of the 2026 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

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+

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Toby Samuel vs Tomas Machac ticket information

Toby Samuel vs Tomas Machac prediction

British hopeful Toby Samuel will have a pinch yourself moment against Tomas Machac.

The qualifier has been paired with the big-name Czech in his opener in New York and will hope he can cause problems given Machac’s dip down the rankings.

The former world number 20 finds himself just inside the top 60 and missed the grass swing this year, meaning he may be slightly undercooked.

Samuel has done some fine work in Challengers recently but this is a major step up in his breakthrough season and it will be a huge surprise if the 23-year-old can edge out Tomas here, even if the Czech is a touch rusty.

Toby Samuel vs Tomas Machac tip: Tomas Machac to win