The US Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the year and is set to host the best players in the world for two weeks. Among those in action will be defending champion Jannik Sinner, 2022 titlist Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, home fourite Taylor Fritz and four-time winner Novak Djokovic.
Here’s what you need to know about the final Grand Slam of the year:
When is the US Open?The US Open will run for two weeks, from 24 August to 7 September. The hard-court tournament first began in Newport in 1881, but has since moved to New York. Flushing Meadows is now the iconic site of the tournament and one of the most famous grounds in world tennis. The tournament director is Stacey Allaster.
Who is playing at the US Open?Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev, Fritz, Jack Draper, Djokovic, Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton, Holger Rune and Andrey Rublev are set to compete at the US Open.
When is the draw for the US Open?The US Open draw for the men’s singles will be made on Thursday 21 August at 12 p.m. The draw for the men’s doubles will be made on Wednesday, 27 August at 6 p.m.
What is the schedule for the US Open?Qualifying: Monday, 18 August – Thursday, 21 August at 11 a.m. Main Draw: Sunday, 24 August – Sunday, 7 September at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Singles Final: Sunday, 7 September at 2 p.m. Mixed Doubles starts Tuesday, 19 August and Doubles starts Friday, 29 August Mixed Doubles Final: Wednesday 20 August Doubles Final Saturday, 6 September
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What is the prize money and points for the US Open?The prize money for the US Open is US $40,412,800.
SINGLES Winner: $5,000,000 / 2,000 points Finalist: $2,500,000 / 1,200 points Semi-finalist: $1,260,000/ 720 points Quarter-finalist: $660,000 / 360 points Round of 16: $400,000 / 180 points Round of 32: $237,000 / 90 points Round of 64: $154,000 / 45 points Round of 128: $110,000/ 10 points Qualifying: --- / 30 points Qualifying 3: $57,200 / 16 points Qualifying 2: $41,800 / 8 points Qualifying 1: $27,500 / 0 points
DOUBLES ($ per pair) Winner: $1,000,000 / 2,000 points Finalist: $500,000 / 1,200 points Semi-finalist: $250,000/ 720 points Quarter-finalist: $125,000 / 360 points Round of 16: $75,000 / 180 points Round of 32: $45,000 / 90 points Round of 64: $30,000 / 0 points
How can I watch the US Open?TV Schedule
How can I follow the US Open?Instagram: usopen Facebook: US Open Tennis Championships X: @usopen YouTube: US Open Tennis Championships TikTok: @usopen Hashtag: #USOpen
Who won last year’s edition of the US Open?No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings Jannik Sinner defeated American Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in last year's singles final to claim his maiden US Open title. In the doubles final, Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson defeated Germans Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(4).
Who holds the US Open record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?Most Titles, Singles: Jimmy Connors (5), Roger Federer (5), Pete Sampras (5) Most Titles, Doubles: Mike Bryan (6) Oldest Champion: Novak Djokovic, 36, in 2023 Youngest Champion: Pete Sampras, 19, in 1990 Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1s Jimmy Connors in 1974, 1976, 1978, John McEnroe in 1981, 1984, Ivan Lendl in 1986-87, Pete Sampras in 1996, Roger Federer in 2004-07, Rafael Nadal in 2010, 2017, Novak Djokovic in 2011, 2015 and Jannik Sinner in 2024. Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 20 Andre Agassi in 1994 Last Home Champion: Andy Roddick in 2003 Most Match Wins: Jimmy Connors (98)
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