The tennis world now turns to New York for the 2025 US Open. The hardcourt Grand Slam will begin this week, and fans are ready for two weeks of top-class action.
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the defending champions. Sinner comes to New York after reaching the finals in Cincinnati. Sabalenka, meanwhile, lost in the quarterfinals to Elena Rybakina. Both will aim to defend their titles in front of a packed crowd.
US Open 2025 Schedule and Draw
The main draw of the US Open will start on August 24, 2025. The first week will feature the early rounds. The second week, starting August 31, will bring the high-pressure knockout stages.
The quarterfinals will be played on September 2 and 3. The women’s semifinals will take place on September 4. The men’s semifinals will follow on September 5. The women’s final is scheduled for September 6, and the men’s final will be held on September 7.
The official singles draw will be released on August 21, 2025. The time has not been fixed yet, but it is usually shared around 5 p.m. BST. Fans can watch the live draw on the official US Open website and social media platforms. Updates, expert analysis, and player reactions will also be available online.
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This year’s player field is filled with star names. Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Iga Swiatek will be among the favorites. Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Elena Rybakina will also be strong contenders.
For the American challenge, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, and Tommy Paul will lead the way. Fritz was a finalist last year, while Shelton is coming in with strong form after winning the Canadian Open.
On the women’s side, home hopes rest on Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, Pegula, and Emma Navarro. Gauff and Keys have already lifted Major titles this year.
The 2025 US Open will also see record prize money. The total pool is $90 million. Both the men’s and women’s singles champions will earn $5 million each.
