US Open Tennis 2016: TV Schedule, Picks for Wednesday Afternoon Draw

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Published: August 31, 2016

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Novak Djokovic leads the pack of competitors commencing the 2016 U.S. Open's second round on Wednesday.

Following a shaky first-round victory over Jerzy Janowicz, the defending champion still must prove he's healthy enough to repeat. Along with the top-seeded star, Rafael Nadal, Milos Raonic, Marin Cilic, Angelique Kerber and Madison Keys will look to advance.

Let's take a look at Wednesday's schedule before breaking down a few of the top matches.

    

Wednesday's Viewing Information When: Play begins at 11 a.m. ET 

TV Schedule: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET (ESPN) and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Live Stream: WatchESPN

Tickets: ScoreBig.com

    

Novak Djokovic vs. Jiri Vesely

After a stunning first-round Olympic loss in Rio de Janeiro, uncertainty followed Djokovic into the U.S. Open. The 12-time Grand Slam champion had not since competed due to wrist issues until Monday.

Djokovic surrendered the second set to Janowicz, a massive underdog with a No. 247 world ranking, after receiving medical treatment in the opening set. He downplayed any injury concerns after the win, per BBC.com.

"Hopefully as the tournament progresses, I'll reach my peak," Djokovic said. "There are periods when you're not feeling 100 percent, but I don't think it's necessary to talk about this now. I'm just glad to come through this day, and let's keep on moving."

Despite the tournament's bumpy start, he ultimately secured another triumph in Queens, New York. ESPN Stats & Info highlighted his career U.S. Open success:



His Round 2 opponent, Jiri Vesely, survived a compelling five-set match against Saketh Myneni. In his last major, the 23-year-old upset No. 8-seed Dominic Thiem during his second-round Wimbledon contest. He also defeated Djokovic in their only enco...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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