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The 12 tennis players in the 2026 US Open already know their opponents for the debut

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 27 Aug 2026
Rafael Jódar, Spanish rivals at the US Open. Photo: gettyimages

Spanish tennis will once again be one of the most represented in a Grand Slam tournament. Many believe that this US Open 2026 could be an authentic celebration for national sports if Carlos Alcaraz returns in top form and Rafael Jódar continues his positive momentum. 

In any case, there is tremendous depth on the bench that guarantees intense matches and Spanish representation in many contests. So much so that, pending the results of the qualifying rounds, there will be 12 Spanish players at Flushing Meadows. All of them already know against whom they will start their adventure in New York, except for Martín Landaluce, who will have to wait until the qualifying rounds are over.

There will be 7 men and 5 women representing Spain at the US Open 2026, generating special interest in what Paula Badosa can accomplish, as she has been out of competition for weeks but has shown that if her body holds up, she is capable of anything. The player from Begur is anticipated to be the strong contender in the women's draw, while in the men's, alongside Alcaraz and Jódar, there are high expectations surrounding Dani Mérida and the aforementioned Landaluce.

In short, there are plenty of incentives for all Spanish fans who especially enjoy the exploits of their countrymen. With a large participation, it is important to add that many of them arrive in good shape and with solid arguments to think they can deliver a strong performance. A truly interesting US Open 2026 awaits Spanish tennis.

Opponents of Spaniards in their debut at the US Open 2026

  • Jódar vs Kokkinakis

  • Taberner vs Bergs

  • Mérida vs Fucsovics

  • Landaluce vs Q/LL

  • Carreño vs Lehecka

  • Alcaraz vs Safiullin

  • Selekhmeteva vs Ito

  • Bucsa vs Bejlek

  • Badosa vs Kasatkina

  • Quevedo vs Mertens

  • Bouzas vs Vidmanova

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