The US Open is one of the four Grand Slams and is set to host the best players in the world for two weeks of the 2024 season. Among those in action will be four-time winner Novak Djokovic, 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner, who sits at the peak of the PIF ATP Rankings.
Here’s what you need to know about the fourth Grand Slam of the year:
When is the US Open?
The US Open will run for two weeks, from 26 August to 8 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?
Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner are the top contenders for the title this year. Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz are also set to compete.
When is the draw for the US Open?
The US Open draw for the men’s singles will be made on Thursday, 22 August at 12 p.m. The draw for the men’s doubles will be made on Sunday, 25 August at 12 p.m.
What is the schedule for the US Open?
Qualifying: Monday, 19 August – Thursday, 22 August at 11 a.m.
Main Draw: Monday, 26 August – Sunday, 8 September at 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Singles Final: Sunday, 8 September at 2 p.m.
Doubles and Mixed Doubles start Wednesday, 28 August
Doubles Final: Saturday, 7 September
Mixed Doubles Final: Thursday, 5 September
What is the prize money and points for the US Open?
SINGLES
Winner: $3,600,000 / 2000 points
Finalist: $1,8000,000 / 1200 points
Semi-finalist: $1,000,000/ 720 points
Quarter-finalist: $530,000 / 360 points
Round of 16: $325,000 / 180 points
Round of 32: $215,000 / 90 points
Round of 64: $140,000 / 45 points
Round of 128: $100,000/ 10 points
Qualifying: --- / 25 points
Qualifying 3: $52,000 / 16 points
Qualifying 2: $38,000 / 8 points
Qualifying 1: $25,000 / 0 points
DOUBLES ($ per pair)
Winner: $750,000 / 2000 points
Finalist: $375,000 / 1200 points
Semi-finalist: $190,000/ 720 points
Quarter-finalist: $110,000 / 360 points
Round of 16: $63,000 / 180 points
Round of 32: $40,000 / 90 points
Round of 64: $25,000 / 0 points
MIXED DOUBLES ($ per pair)
Winner: $200,000
Finalist: $100,000
Semi-finalist: $50,000
Quarter-finalist: $27,500
Round of 16: $16,500
Round of 32: $10,000
How can I watch the US Open?
TV Schedule
How can I follow the US Open?
Instagram: usopen
Facebook: US Open Tennis Championships
Twitter: @usopen
YouTube: US Open Tennis Championships
Hashtag: #USOpen
Who won last year’s edition of the US Open?
Djokovic contested last year’s singles final with Medvedev. The Serbian came out on top, defeating Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 to attain his fourth US Open title. In the doubles, home favourite Rajeev Ram and his partner Joe Salisbury overcame Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 to claim a third consecutive US Open title.
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: Ken Rosewall, 35, in 1970
Youngest Champion: Pete Sampras, 19, in 1990
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Jimmy Connors in 1974, 1976, 1978, No. 1 John McEnroe in 1981, 1984, No. 1 Ivan Lendl in 1986-87, No. 1 Pete Sampras in 1996, No. 1 Roger Federer in 2004-07, No. 1 Rafael Nadal in 2010, 2017, No. 1 Novak Djokovic in 2011, 2015
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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