The US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, starts this weekend at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. This year, the tournament will feature a new 15-day schedule, with action spread across two weeks instead of one. It’s a big change that brings the US Open closer to the 15-day format of other Grand Slams.
The biggest change is that the first round of main draw singles will be completed over three days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) rather than two. The other rounds will be played as usual.
As always, you’ll be able to catch some amazing matches at the US Open this year. The field is deep with defending champions, world No. 2s and rising stars all vying for a piece of the $1 million prize pool. The New York event is also the only Grand Slam that hosts men’s, women’s and mixed doubles tournaments.
If you’re hoping to see a particular player, check the tournament’s practice schedule on the night before and morning of the day they’ll be playing (the night before/morning of is when players are most likely to play). Also, it’s important to remember that matches at the US Open are NEVER scheduled to start on time, so be prepared for delays.
As usual, the US Open features an international roster of players and clubs. The American contingent is headlined by Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, while Colombian clubs Bucaramanga Voltaje and Bogota Makawua have a strong presence in both the men’s and women’s draw.