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Liam Draxl US Open 2026 schedule, results and profile

Liam Draxl is listed in Men's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Nicolas Mejia in the Men's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.

Tournament record 1–0 Singles rank No. 217
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Player profile

Liam Draxl: a Canadian Challenger winner shaped by college tennis

Liam Draxl carried an unusual résumé into the professional game. The Canadian was a top-ten junior, reached the 2019 Wimbledon boys' doubles final with Govind Nanda and later became the University of Kentucky's first ITA National Player of the Year. A three-time All-American, he turned professional in 2023 and immediately won the Calgary Challenger as a wildcard ranked outside the Top 400. Draxl added Winnipeg in 2025 after losing six consecutive Challenger finals, finished that season tied for the most match wins at the level and reached a career-high No. 113.

Profile facts: US Open Tennis Championships player page ↗

US Open story

Liam Draxl US Open context: qualifying experience before a first New York main draw

Draxl has competed in US Open qualifying but has not yet appeared in the men's singles main draw in New York. That distinction matters: qualifying matches are official and demanding, but they do not count as a championship main-draw appearance. His major breakthrough instead came at the 2026 Australian Open, where he qualified for his first Grand Slam main draw. In Melbourne qualifying, he recovered from 3-6, 3-5 against Mackenzie McDonald to win in three sets, a useful example of the resilience he would need to convert a future Flushing Meadows qualifying run.

What to watch

Liam Draxl fan watch: Lleyton Hewitt-like fight and all-court problem solving

Kentucky coach Cedric Kauffmann compared Draxl's competitive personality to Lleyton Hewitt, calling him a rock, a leader and a fighter. That is a more useful viewing cue than searching for one overwhelming weapon. Draxl grew up at the Newmarket Tennis Club hitting with juniors, adult doubles players and even an annual opponent in his eighties, an education in changing pace and solving unfamiliar patterns. Watch how he extends a rally, redirects the next ball and competes through an awkward score. His Challenger success has depended on persistence and adaptability rather than a string of free points.

Current tournament

Liam Draxl at the 2026 US Open

Liam Draxl is listed in Men's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Nicolas Mejia in the Men's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.

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What fans should know before Liam Draxl's next match

The next matchup is against Nicolas Mejia in Qualifying 1st Round. It is assigned to Court 6. Use the match card below for the start time in your selected timezone.

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Liam Draxl US Open schedule and results

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Liam Draxl US Open FAQ

When does Liam Draxl play next at the US Open?

Liam Draxl next plays Andrew Johnson in the Men's Singles Qualifying 2nd Round. The match card gives the court and start time in the selected timezone.

What is Liam Draxl's record at this US Open?

Liam Draxl has a 1-0 record in the matches currently attached to this tournament page.

Which events is Liam Draxl playing?

The current match data lists Liam Draxl in Men's Singles.

Has Liam Draxl played in the US Open men's singles main draw?

No. He has US Open qualifying experience, but no men's singles main-draw appearance entering the 2026 event.

Which ATP Challenger titles has Liam Draxl won?

His first two were Calgary in 2023 and Winnipeg in 2025.

What did Liam Draxl achieve at the University of Kentucky?

He became the school's first ITA National Player of the Year and earned three All-American honors.

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