Shelton Ben vs Griekspoor Tallon preview
Ben Shelton and Tallon Griekspoor meet in the first round of the 2026 US Open, with the match scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 23:00 UTC. This encounter marks the first career head-to-head meeting between the two players. Shelton enters the tournament as the No. 8 seed and recently secured a title at the National Bank Open, where he did not drop a set during his run. The American previously reached the semifinals at Flushing Meadows in 2023 and is currently noted for having the most dominant service games in the 2026 tournament field according to ATP statistics.
Tallon Griekspoor arrives at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center looking to improve his recent Grand Slam form, having exited in the first round of each of his three major appearances in 2026. His history at this venue includes three first-round exits and a third-round appearance in 2024. While Griekspoor reached the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open, he has struggled to advance past the opening round in Grand Slam competition since the beginning of 2025.