Winston-Salem Open R64: Exactly Where to Stream Every Match Live
Winston-Salem Open 2026: Your Complete Guide to Today’s Matches (August 24)
Quick Summary: The Winston-Salem Open is happening right now in North Carolina! There are 12 men’s matches scheduled for Sunday, August 24th. The biggest star playing today is Stefanos Tsitsipas (ranked #49) taking on American Jenson Brooksby (ranked #74) at 6:30 PM ET.
What Is the Winston-Salem Open?
Think of it like a warm-up tournament before the year’s last Grand Slam—the US Open. Professional tennis players come here to:
- Get used to hard courts (the same surface as the US Open)
- Play matches to find their rhythm
- Earn ranking points and prize money
It’s held at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Today’s Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Winston-Salem Open |
| Round | Round of 64 (first round) & Round of 32 (second round) |
| Date | Sunday, August 24, 2026 |
| Location | Wake Forest University Tennis Complex, Winston-Salem, NC |
| Court Surface | Hard Court (outdoor) |
| TV/Streaming | Tennis Channel via Fubo |
| Tickets | Available on StubHub |
Time Zone Note: All times listed are Eastern Time (ET).
Complete Match Schedule for Today
Here are all 12 matches in order of start time. Matches 1–10 are Round of 64 (first round). Matches 11–12 are Round of 32 (second round).
Early Afternoon (2:00 PM ET Start)
- Dhakshineswar Suresh vs. Marcos Giron
- Quinn Vandecasteele vs. James Duckworth
- Lorenzo Sonego vs. Vit Kopriva
- Kamil Majchrzak vs. Benjamin Bonzi
Mid-Afternoon (3:10 PM ET Start)
- Jan Choinski vs. Mees Rottgering
- Adam Walton vs. Jesper de Jong
- Sebastian Gorzny vs. Cruz Hewitt (fun fact: Cruz is the son of former World #1 Lleyton Hewitt!)
- Martin Damm Jr. vs. Abedallah Shelbayh
Late Afternoon (4:20 PM ET Start)
- Roman Safiullin vs. Hugo Grenier
- Felix Balshaw vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic
Evening Session (Primetime Matches)
- Jenson Brooksby vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas — 6:30 PM ET (Round of 32)
- Daniel Altmaier vs. Francisco Comesana — 7:40 PM ET (Round of 32)
Featured Match: Brooksby vs. Tsitsipas
Why This Match Matters
| Player | Ranking | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | #49 | Former World #3, 2-time Grand Slam finalist, Greek superstar |
| Jenson Brooksby | #74 | Rising American, known for tricky, smart playstyle |
What to watch for:
- Tsitsipas has a big serve and powerful forehand—he likes to dictate points
- Brooksby uses variety, slices, and angles to mess up opponents’ rhythm
- This is their first career meeting—no one knows exactly how it’ll play out!
- Winner advances to the Round of 16
ELI5 Explanation: Imagine a chess match where one player tries to smash the board (Tsitsipas) and the other keeps changing the rules (Brooksby). Who adapts better wins!
Tournament Odds (Who’s Favored to Win the Whole Thing?)
Odds show how likely bookmakers think each player is to win the entire tournament. Lower numbers = more favored.
Top Contenders
| Player | Odds | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo Carreño Busta | +100 | Bet $100 to win $100 (co-favorite) |
| Darwin Blanch | +100 | Same as above |
| Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | +100 | Same as above |
| Valentin Royer | +100 | Same as above |
| Sho Shimabukuro | +100 | Same as above |
| Yibing Wu | +100 | Same as above |
| Márton Fucsovics | +100 | Same as above |
| Martín Landaluce | +100 | Same as above |
Big Names & Their Odds
| Player | Odds | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Daniil Medvedev | +500 | Former World #1, 2021 US Open champ |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | +1100 | Playing today at 6:30 PM! |
| Miomir Kecmanović | +1400 | Solid Serbian pro |
| Botic van de Zandschulp | +1400 | Dutch player, big hitter |
| Jenson Brooksby | +1600 | Playing today at 6:30 PM! |
ELI5 Odds Explainer: +500 means if you bet $100 and that player wins the tournament, you get $500 profit + your $100 back. +100 means you double your money. The lower the number, the more "likely" the experts think they are to win.
How to Watch
Option 1: Stream at Home
- Platform: Fubo (carries Tennis Channel)
- Link: Start Streaming Free Trial
- Cost: Free trial available, then monthly subscription
Option 2: Go In Person
- Venue: Wake Forest University Tennis Complex
- Tickets: Buy on StubHub
- Atmosphere: Intimate, up-close tennis—great for autographs and seeing future stars!
Important Notes
Data Source: This guide was created using technology from Data Skrive (an automated sports data company).
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Photo Credits: Images by Clive Brunskill, Carl De Souza, Filipe Amorim, Valery Hache / Getty Images.
Summary
Today at the Winston-Salem Open:
- 12 matches starting at 2:00 PM ET
- Biggest match: Brooksby vs. Tsitsipas at 6:30 PM ET
- Watch on: Tennis Channel via Fubo
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts (US Open prep)
- Location: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fan or just discovering the sport, today’s a great day to tune in—especially for that evening showdown!
FAQ
1. What does "Round of 64" and "Round of 32" mean?
Tournaments start with 64 players in the main draw. Round of 64 = first round (64 players → 32 winners). Round of 32 = second round (32 players → 16 winners). Tsitsipas and Brooksby already won their first matches, so they’re in Round of 32.
2. Why are so many players listed at +100 odds?
This tournament has a very open field—no dominant favorite. Bookmakers see 8 players as roughly equal co-favorites. It means anyone could win!
3. Can I watch for free?
Fubo offers a free trial (usually 7 days). Sign up, watch today’s matches, cancel before trial ends if you don’t want to pay. Check their current terms at the link above.
4. Who is Cruz Hewitt?
He’s the 17-year-old son of Lleyton Hewitt (former World #1, 2-time Grand Slam champ from Australia). He’s playing in his first ATP main draw match today at 3:10 PM ET!
5. When is the final?
The Winston-Salem Open runs through Saturday, August 30th. The champion will be crowned then—just in time for the US Open to start the following Monday!
Enjoy the tennis!