The US Open is fixed to commence on August 24 and will continue till September 11. The competition was first held in 1881 as the US National Championships, a hard court Grant Slam managed by the US Tennis Association. It is stated that this year, the fourth and final major tennis event has been held.
The 145th version of the prominent contest will be held in Flushing Meadows, New York. Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and Grandstand are the three central tennis show courts where the tournament will be held.
All the top-ranked players in the tournament are automatically allowed into the main draw, with 32 seeds declared earlier in the draw, to confirm they do not meet in the early rounds. Seedings are associated with top rankings of the world determined by the points players collect on the tour.
2025 US Open Tennis Championships
In 2025, a new format was introduced in the mixed doubles. The event features numerous big-name single players, as the event will be taking place over two days in the week before the start of the main competition. It is stated that former singles champions Alcaraz and Emma Raducany are featured, who have teamed up in this event.
There are a few changes that have been made, including the new format in mixed doubles, the expansion of video review, which is available on all 17 competition courts. Fan week events and free qualifying matches are available at the US Open 2025. In this fan week, several entertainment programs and a question-and-answer game were played with the players. These updates are created to improve the fan experience and attract top players.
How to Watch the 2025 US Open?
The US Open 2025 will be broadcast on different channels and apps vary according to the different countries.
- The US Open 2025 will be broadcast on ESPN in the USA and across New Zealand, South America, and the Caribbean.
- Euroscort contains the rights for much of Europe to broadcast it, including France.
- If you are in the UK, Germany, or Italy, then you can watch it on Sky Sports.
- In India, you can watch this tournament on Star Sports, as it will show Grand Slam Action with coverage in Africa divided between beIN Sports and SuperSport.
- The show will show on Nine and Stan Sports in Australia.
- In Canada, the tournament is on RDS and TSN.
US Open: Top-Ranked Players
These are the two top-ranked players in the US Open.
| Men | Women |
| Jannik Sinner | Ryana Sabalenka |
| Carlos Alcaraz | Coco Gauff |
| Taylor Fritz | Elena Rybakina |
| Alexander Zverev | Jasmine Paolini |
| Lorenzo Musetti | Amanda Anisimova |
| Holger Rune | Zheng Qinwen |
| Alex de Minaur | Madison Keys |
| Novak Djokovic | Mirra Andreeva |
| Jack Draper | Iga Swiatek |
| Ben Shelton | Jessica Pegula |
How much is the 2025 US Open Purse?
The US Open 2025 men’s and women’s singles winner will earn $5 million.
| Finalists | earn $2.5 million |
| Semifinalists | earn $1.26 million |
| Quarterfinalists | earn $660,000 |
The US Open 2025 Doubles Winners will Earn $1 Million
| Finalists | earn $500,000 |
| Double Semifinalists | earn $250,000 |
| Double Quarterfinalists | earn $125,000 |
Who Won the 2024 US Open?
- Italian Jannik Sinner is the world number one in men who finalized his fourth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in July. He is the defending US Open men’s singles champion who won after defeating American Taylor Fitz in 2024.
- Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam winner, is the top-ranked women’s player and the defending champion. She wins the 2024 US Open Women’s singles title.
US Open 2025 – Full Schedule
| 19-20 August | Mixed Doubles Championship |
| 24-26 August | Singles first round |
| 27-28 August | Singles second round |
| 29-30 August | Singles third round |
| 31 August-1 September | Singles round of 16 |
| 2-3 September | Singles quarter-finals |
| 4 September | Women’s singles semi-finals |
| 5 September | Men’s singles semi-finals |
| 6 September | Women’s singles final |
| 7 September | Men’s singles final |
What is New at the US Open 2025?
- The US Open tournaments are extended to 15 days that starting on Sunday, 24 August.
- The mixed doubles include a new format and moves to the qualifying round with this new format, which includes shorter sets and 10 10-point tie break, except for the final round. These changes were met with some controversy among some players.
- The total prize money also increased, which is $90 million, reflect a20% rise from the previous year.
US Open: Fan Week
As fans descend on the legendary grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and guests will enjoy access to sponsor booths for games and entertainment, as well as on 23 August, Saturday, they can catch podcasts, special appearances, DJ sets, and answer questions and receive answers with players.
From family-friendly moments like Marvel Comic book giveaways to adult-centric operations like Heinken Happy Hour are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the US Open 2025?
The main draw runs from August 18 to September 7, 2025.
Where is the tournament held?
The tournament is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.
How can you watch the US Open?
The US Open 2025 will be broadcast on ESPN in the USA and across New Zealand, South America, and the Caribbean.
What’s new this year?
The tournament is now 15 days long, beginning on a Sunday, and mixed doubles has a new format.
How to attend “Fan Week”?
Qualifying matches and some Fan Week events (Aug 18-21) are free at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
