US Open 2026: Key Details on Schedule and Top Players

The 2026 US Open is set to commence this Sunday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will be looking to retain their titles as the tournament features both established stars and emerging talents. Notably, world number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn due to a knee injury, opening the door for others to shine.

The tournament runs from August 30 to September 13, with key matches including the women’s singles semifinals on September 10 and the men’s final on September 13. This year’s prize pool reaches a record $108 million, with singles winners set to earn $5.5 million. As the excitement builds, fans are eager to see if Alcaraz can defend his title against fierce competition, including top seed Alexander Zverev and rising star Arthur Fils.