US Open: Alcaraz to Kick Off the Action, Raducanu-Rybakina Clash, All-French Showdown, Day Six Schedule

The US Open organizers have unveiled the schedule for the sixth day of play.

In great form since the start of the tournament, Alcaraz will kick off the action on Arthur Ashe Stadium against Italy's Darderi (starting at 5:30 PM French time), followed by last year's finalist Pegula. The local favorite will face former world number one Azarenka.

Next, the Grand Slam record holder Djokovic will take the court. A four-time champion here, the Serbian will be challenged by Britain's Norrie (not before 1:00 AM French time). Finally, young Andreeva will close out the day against Townsend, who defeated Ostapenko in a controversial match.

On Louis Armstrong Stadium, spectators will witness from the start the clash between Rybakina and Raducanu (starting at 5:00 PM French time). Shelton will follow against France's Mannarino, succeeded by defending champion Sabalenka, who will face the 2021 finalist Fernandez (starting at 1:00 AM French time). Finally, Fritz will wrap things up against qualifier Kym.

On the other courts, Paolini will challenge Vondrousova, and the crowd favorite Tiafoe will face Germany's Struff (Grandstand). Navarro, meanwhile, will need to confirm her seeding status (10) against Krejcikova (Grandstand).

On the French side, the all-French showdown between Bonzi and Rinderknech will take place starting at 5:00 PM (Court 17). Meanwhile, Blanchet, who has had a heroic run, will play the 21st seed Machac (in the last rotation, Court 17).