Winston-Salem Open Features Top Players Ahead of US Open

The Winston-Salem Open, an ATP 250 tournament held at the Wake Forest University Tennis Complex in North Carolina, features 48 players competing on hard courts as part of their preparation for the upcoming US Open.

Among the competitors are top seed Daniil Medvedev and No. 49 Stefanos Tsitsipas, who are expected to meet in the semifinals. The event includes notable players such as Lorenzo Sonego, Tomas Machac, Luciano Darderi, and Botic van de Zandschulp.

Medvedev, entering late, aims to build confidence before the year’s final Grand Slam in New York. Tsitsipas is regaining form after a challenging start to 2026. Machac is returning from a long break, playing only his second tournament since Roland Garros.

With the US Open starting soon, player motivation varies, making outcomes unpredictable. Sonego, the 2024 champion, could advance if Medvedev exits early. Tsitsipas faces a tough first match against American Jenson Brooksby.

On the opposite half of the draw, opportunities open for players like Van de Zandschulp, Quentin Halys, and Mattia Bellucci, as several seeds favor clay courts over hard surfaces.

Quarterfinal predictions include Lorenzo Sonego defeating Fabian Marozsan, Tsitsipas overcoming Dino Prizmic, Marcos Giron beating Adam Walton, and Botic van de Zandschulp besting Quentin Halys. Semifinal forecasts suggest Tsitsipas will face Sonego, with Van de Zandschulp opposing Giron.

The tournament matches are broadcast worldwide from August 23 to 29, 2026. In the United States, coverage is available on the Tennis Channel, with Australia’s beIN Sports and the UK’s Sky Sports also airing the event. Canadian viewers can watch on TSN.