US Open 2025 Day 7: Gauff, Sinner and Swiatek Headline Action as Third Round Concludes

Day 7 of the US Open 2025 promises an action-packed schedule as the third round wraps up on Saturday, August 30. With several title contenders and fan favourites in play, the final Grand Slam of the year moves toward its business end, setting the stage for a thrilling second week at Flushing Meadows.

Gauff Opens Arthur Ashe Schedule

Defending champion Coco Gauff will lead the day’s proceedings on Arthur Ashe Stadium, taking on Poland’s Magdalena Frech in the opening match at 9:00 p.m. IST. While Gauff has faced a few early scares in the tournament, the 20-year-old remains the strong favourite to advance. Frech, seeded 28th, has shown remarkable consistency and will look to challenge the home favourite.

Following Gauff, top seed Jannik Sinner continues his quest for a maiden US Open crown against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. The Italian has displayed dominant form so far, but Shapovalov’s flair and attacking game could make for an intriguing contest.

Swiatek Under the Lights

The evening session on Ashe, starting at 4:30 a.m. IST (Sunday), will see world No. 2 Iga Swiatek face Anna Kalinskaya of Russia. Swiatek, the 2022 champion, has battled through tight moments in earlier rounds, while Kalinskaya enters as a dangerous opponent with the ability to test the Pole’s defensive strength.

Closing out the Ashe lineup will be American No. 1 Tommy Paul against Alexander Bublik in a high-stakes clash for a fourth-round berth.

Osaka Eyes Deep Run on Armstrong

On Louis Armstrong Stadium, former champion Naomi Osaka resumes her comeback campaign against 15th seed Daria Kasatkina in what promises to be a battle of contrasting styles. Osaka’s power and aggression will be tested by Kasatkina’s counterpunching skills.

The Armstrong schedule also features an all-Italian encounter between Lorenzo Musetti and Flavio Cobolli, while later, third seed Alexander Zverev takes on Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in a night-session blockbuster. That match will be followed by a women’s clash between Maria Sakkari and Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Doubles and Beyond

In doubles, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez continue their partnership, adding star power to the day’s events. Elsewhere, fans can catch action involving Amanda Anisimova, Karolina Muchova, and Jaume Munar against Zizou Bergs on Court 17.

The packed order of play underscores the depth of talent at this year’s tournament, ensuring compelling storylines on every court.