Elina Svitolina is set to take on the Russian star Anna Kalinskaya in the third-round match at the US Open 2026, with both players eyeing a place in the last 16. The match will be played at Louis Armstrong Stadium on September 5. Check the start time, head-to-head record and live streaming details below.
Svitolina made a commanding start to her campaign, cruising past Argentina’s Solana Sierra 6-1, 6-2 in the opening round. The No. 9 seed needed only 51 minutes to complete the victory.Â
The Ukrainian then had to work considerably harder against Australian qualifier Maya Joint. Svitolina won the first set 6-2 but surrendered the second after a tense tiebreak before eventually closing out a 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-4 victory.Â
On the other hand, Kalinskaya began her campaign with a composed performance against Anna Blinkova, securing a 6-4, 6-4 win in the first round. The No. 21 seed kept the pressure on throughout the baseline exchanges and completed the match in 51 minutes to advance.
Her second-round meeting with Xinyu Wang proved more demanding. Kalinskaya edged the opening set 7-5 before Wang levelled the contest with a 6-2 second-set win. The Russian responded in the decider, recovering her composure to claim a 6-3 victory and seal her place in the third round.
Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya Head-to-head record
Svitolina has won four of the five previous meetings between the two players. Their latest encounter came in Berlin in June 2026, where Svitolina led 6-1, 4-1 before Kalinskaya retired. The Russian’s only victory in the rivalry came in Doha earlier this year, when she defeated Svitolina 6-4, 6-3.
Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya Live Streaming Details:
When will Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya US Open 2026 3rd round tennis match take place?Â
The match will be held after the conclusion of the men’s singles second round between Frances Tiafoe and Valentin Vacherot that is currently in progress at the Louis Armstrong Stadium. The estimated start time for Svitolina’s match is 6:30 AM IST, 9:00 PM local time.Â
Where to watch the US Open 2026 match in India?Â
Fans in India can watch the matches on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app.Â
Where to watch Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya US Open 2026 3rd round tennis match in Ukraine?
In Kazakhstan, fans can watch the match on Eurosport.Â
Where to watch Svitolina vs Kalinskaya US Open 2026 match in The United States?
The matches will be broadcast live on ESPN in the United States. Live streaming will be available on Tennis Channel.Â
Where to watch Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya US Open 2026 3rd round tennis match in UK?
In United Kingdom, fans can watch the match on Sky Sport.Â
Where to watch Elina Svitolina vs Anna Kalinskaya US Open 2026 match worldwide?Â
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