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US Open schedule
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The gist
The 2026 US Open runs Aug 30-Sep 13, with ESPN broadcasting all matches. Fans can watch quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals across ESPN networks and streaming.
Background
The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the tennis season, held annually in New York. This year's tournament features defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, with notable early exits including Novak Djokovic. The event is broadcast by ESPN under a $2.04bn deal through 2037.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026Tournament begins; Novak Djokovic loses in five sets to Mariano Navone; Venus Williams exits in first round.
- Sep 2, 2026Day 4: Ben Shelton defeats Hubert Hurkacz in four sets; Jessica Pegula beats Sofia Kenin.
- Sep 5, 2026Day 7: Third-round matches include Coco Gauff vs. Cristina Bucsa and Taylor Fritz vs. Francisco Cerundolo.
- Sep 6, 2026Day 8: Round of 16; Carlos Alcaraz faces Tommy Paul, Aryna Sabalenka meets Taylor Townsend.
- Sep 10, 2026Women's semifinals scheduled on ESPN.
- Sep 11, 2026Men's semifinals scheduled on ESPN.
- Sep 12, 2026Women's final scheduled.
- Sep 13, 2026Men's final scheduled.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- ESPN and the USTA provide comprehensive coverage across networks and streaming, with RedZone whip-around coverage for early rounds.
- Players
- Taylor Fritz has said there is 'no chance' he can sleep until 5am or 6am after finishing a match at 2am, highlighting late-night scheduling concerns.