Tsitsipas vs. Harris: an unlikely second-round showdown at the US Open

Tsitsipas's upset sets up the clash

Stefanos Tsitsipas produced one of the biggest first-round upsets of the 2026 US Open, beating 10th seed and reigning Cincinnati Masters champion Arthur Fils in a four-set thriller, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4. According to Yardbarker, Tsitsipas — competing as an unseeded player at Flushing Meadows for the first time in his career — came back from a set and a break down, overturning an 0-5 head-to-head deficit against the Frenchman.

He now meets South Africa's Lloyd Harris in the second round on Wednesday, September 2. Harris advanced by beating American wildcard Jack Kennedy 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 while firing 16 aces. Yardbarker notes that Harris, a former world No. 31, appears to be rediscovering the form that carried him to the US Open quarterfinals in 2021.

Rankings and betting odds

Sources differ on how the players' current standing is framed. Tony's Picks lists Harris at ATP No. 139 and Tsitsipas at ATP No. 53 — a ranking that contrasts with Tsitsipas's unseeded status in the draw. The same source describes the match as a best-of-five, outdoor hard-court contest in New York on September 2.

According to odds compiled by Tony's Picks, Harris is priced at around +200 (BetAnything) while Tsitsipas is around -224 (BetOnline), making the Greek the market favorite. However, the outlet cautions that the price gap doesn't necessarily reflect a clear edge, since Harris's powerful serve and one-handed backhand can generate tiebreak volatility.

How to watch

Per Yardbarker, the match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM EDT. In the United States, coverage airs on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and ESPN Deportes. UK and Irish viewers can follow on Sky Sports Tennis, while Eurosport and the Max streaming platform hold rights across Europe. Other regions are served by SuperSport (Sub-Saharan Africa), Star Sports/JioStar (South Asia), Nine Network/Stan Sport (Australia), TSN/RDS (Canada), ESPN International/Disney+ (Latin America), beIN Sports (Middle East/North Africa) and CCTV/MIGU (mainland China).

Wednesday's match will be the first-ever professional meeting between Tsitsipas and Harris, opening a new rivalry at the 2026 US Open.