Rain backs up US Open: first round ends on day five, second round squeezed

Rain interruptions at Flushing Meadows pushed the 2026 US Open first round to a September 3 finish — day five of the tournament. Second-round matches began the same day across day and night sessions, with Swiatek, Fritz, Gauff and Zverev all in action. Less recovery time between rounds leaves seeds navigating a compressed, high-stakes path to the second week.