Ogunsakin secures spot in US Open Junior qualifiers final round
Nigeria’s rising tennis star Seun Ogunsakin has advanced at the 2026 US Open Junior Tennis Championships. The young player won his first qualifying match, defeating Poland’s Tymon Litwic. Ogunsakin is building on his recent Grand Slam experiences, including a strong showing at Wimbledon Juniors. The main draw of the tournament is set for Sunday, September 6 to Saturday, September 12.
Match highlights
- Seun Ogunsakin defeated Tymon Litwic 6-3, 6-0 in his first qualifying match at the 2026 US Open Junior Tennis Championships.
- He will face Canada’s Felix Roussel in the next round of qualifying.
- Ogunsakin is participating in his third consecutive Grand Slam event, having previously played at Roland Garros Junior Championships and Wimbledon Juniors.
- This year, he reached the main draw of the boys’ singles and the semi-finals of the doubles event at Wimbledon Juniors.
- The 2026 US Open Junior Championships main draw will take place from Sunday, September 6 to Saturday, September 12.
