Cruz Hewitt took to the court against Sebastian Gorzny on the schedule on August 25 2026. The fixture took place at the Winston-Salem Open. bets.com.au had suggested that Hewitt would win his second ATP main draw match. Observers expected a win for the Australian on court. Hewitt required one more win to reach two tour-level victories. It was scheduled for day three.
The tournament additionally included Luciano Darderi against Mattia Bellucci earlier that day. Tennisuptodate.com published the draw and entry list ahead of matches. The list detailed all players and their scheduled times. A win for Hewitt would have marked his second ATP main draw title on the circuit.