Zachary Svajda vs Daniel Altmaier Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | First Round

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Having made it to the third round in 2025, Daniel Altmaier has reason to be optimistic in his return to Queens, with Zachary Svajda his first-round opponent.

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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Zachary Svajda vs Daniel Altmaier prediction

California kid Zachary Svajda won only his second match in the main draw of the US Open men’s singles last year, beating fellow qualifier Zsombor Piros in straight sets. He’s had plenty of matches to prepare for his 2026 outing in Queens, playing at the Citi Open, Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open. Now he gets set for the challenge of Daniel Altmaier, who impressed in this Slam last year.

Altmaier boasts extreme power, both with the forehand and backhand so Svajda will need to react fast and move well to avoid being overwhelmed. The crowd will no doubt get behind the USA player but Altmaier has beaten Svajda before on the hard court and backing him to do so again in worth considering.

Zachary Svajda vs Daniel Altmaier tip: Daniel Altmaier to win