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US Open tennis begins
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The gist
US Open tennis begins Sunday, Aug 30, with Pegula, Medvedev, Djokovic in action.
Alcaraz returns from injury, Sinner out, making men's draw wide open.
Background
The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the tennis season, held annually in New York. This year's tournament starts on August 30 and runs through September 13. Key storylines include Carlos Alcaraz returning from a wrist injury to defend his title, while Jannik Sinner is absent, leaving the men's draw wide open. Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title.
How it unfolded
- Aug 24, 2026Qualifying rounds begin for the US Open, with mixed doubles qualifying starting on this day.
- Aug 30, 2026Main draw singles matches begin, with top players like Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic in action on day one.
- Sep 12, 2026Women's singles final is scheduled to take place.
- Sep 13, 2026Men's singles final concludes the tournament.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The men's draw is wide open without Jannik Sinner, making Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic the favorites.
- Caution
- Alcaraz's return from injury is uncertain, and his form could be a question mark.