The clash between Tereza Valentova and Arantxa Rus in the Women’s Qualification round at the 2025 US Open will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+ streaming in the UK, starting at 17:30 UK time on August 22, 2025. The match is also available via the world feed, featuring main commentator Candy Reid-Harrop and co-commentator Jan-Michael Gambill, providing expert insights during this key qualifying encounter.
Sky Sports’ coverage ensures viewers across Britain can follow the action with high-quality commentary, while fans in other regions can tune in through the world feed. Candy Reid-Harrop, one of the main commentators on the world feed, is well known for her clear and informative tennis commentary across major tournaments. Alongside her, Jan-Michael Gambill brings his experience as a former professional tennis player, offering tactical perspectives and in-depth analysis from a player’s point of view.
This qualifier is taking place on Court 5 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. The match is scheduled for 16:30 UTC (17:30 UK time), marking a critical step for both players to enter the US Open main draw.
Tereza Valentova is currently ranked higher in the WTA standings and is generally the favourite to win, according to pre-match odds and expert predictions. This encounter marks the *first-ever meeting* between Valentova and Rus in their careers, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the qualifier. Valentova has shown strong form recently, advancing in various events including the Prague Open and US Open qualifiers, while Arantxa Rus, a seasoned competitor, also has notable results including progress in the Open Internacional Femení Solgironès and other WTA tournaments.
Sky Sports+ streaming offers easy access in the UK, while the world feed can extend availability to other territories. For fans in the United States and selected countries, live streaming might be restricted or require specific access such as a funded bet account on platforms like Bet365.
To follow this match and others, key platforms include:
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Sky Sports+ streaming for UK viewers
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World Feed with Candy Reid-Harrop and Jan-Michael Gambill commentary
- Challenger TV for some lower-tier events streaming globally
This qualifier is critical as both players strive to advance to the main tournament, bringing an exciting blend of youthful aspiration and experience to the court.
For more on the players and tournament details, see [WTA’s official site](https:\/\/www.wtatennis.com), [US Open official page](https:\/\/www.usopen.org), and explore detailed match stats and live scores on [SofaScore](https:\/\/www.sofascore.com\/tennis\/match\/tereza-valentova-arantxa-rus\/XWhsFDcd).
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