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Timofey Skatov US Open 2026 schedule, results and profile

Timofey Skatov is listed in Men's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Gilles Arnaud Bailly in the Men's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.

Tournament record 1–1 Singles rank No. 205
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Player profile

Timofey Skatov blends a Russian tennis education with Spanish control

Timofey Skatov was born in Kazakhstan, grew up in Russia and reached junior world No. 1 before moving to Valencia at 17 to develop under Jose Altur. He describes the result as a blend: the freedom and variety learned in Russia, then clearer tactical rules and control from Spain. Skatov broke into the Top 200 in 2022, won his first Challenger title in Parma that year and added Augsburg in 2024. He has also beaten Francisco Cerundolo, Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Tallon Griekspoor on clay, with the Griekspoor victory carrying him to his first ATP quarterfinal in Bastad.

Profile facts: US Open Tennis Championships player page ↗

US Open story

Timofey Skatov has qualified for two straight US Open main draws

Skatov won all three 2023 qualifying matches in straight sets before Alex de Minaur stopped him in the first round. He repeated the three-win route in 2024, surviving three deciding-set qualifiers, then lost 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(3) to Hubert Hurkacz. The two tiebreaks mattered because Hurkacz struck 27 aces while Skatov hit three. In 2026, Skatov is scheduled to begin qualifying against Gilles Arnaud Bailly. That match is unplayed, so a third consecutive main-draw berth remains three wins away rather than an achieved result.

What to watch

Timofey Skatov must turn Bailly's service games into running contests

Skatov openly says he is not a big server; his preferred inside-out forehand and willingness to run are the more revealing parts of his game. The 2024 Hurkacz match showed both the limitation and the opportunity. Skatov could not match 27 aces, yet he still forced the final two sets to tiebreaks. Against Bailly, watch the return position and the first forehand after it. A blocked return that lands deep lets Skatov extend the rally and use his movement; a short return leaves him defending immediately. His route works best when athletic coverage, not serve speed, sets the terms.

Current tournament

Timofey Skatov at the 2026 US Open

Timofey Skatov is listed in Men's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Gilles Arnaud Bailly in the Men's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.

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What fans should know before Timofey Skatov's next match

The next matchup is against Gilles Arnaud Bailly in Qualifying 1st Round. It is assigned to Court 9. Use the match card below for the start time in your selected timezone.

New York record

Timofey Skatov's US Open history by year

Previous singles and doubles finishes provide context for this year's run. A dash means no result is listed for that event in the official player record.

YearSingles finishDoubles finish
2024First round—
2023First round—

Tournament path

Timofey Skatov US Open schedule and results

Read from the earliest round to the latest. Each card shows the event, stage, round, opponent, court, status and set score when available.

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Timofey Skatov US Open FAQ

When does Timofey Skatov play next at the US Open?

No later match is currently published for Timofey Skatov. The page will show a new matchup when it is added to the draw or Order of Play.

What is Timofey Skatov's record at this US Open?

Timofey Skatov has a 1-1 record in the matches currently attached to this tournament page.

Which events is Timofey Skatov playing?

The current match data lists Timofey Skatov in Men's Singles.

Who does Timofey Skatov play in 2026 US Open qualifying?

He is scheduled to face Gilles Arnaud Bailly in the first round.

Has Skatov reached the US Open main draw?

Yes. He qualified in both 2023 and 2024, losing in the first round each year.

What is Skatov's favorite shot?

He lists the inside-out forehand as his favorite shot.

Match times, courts and results can change during the tournament. Profile facts come from the official US Open player record; live tournament cards use the published schedule and scores. This site is an independent fan planning tool.