The US Open schedule is packed with thrilling matches that can run well into the night. The tournament, which takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York, is chronologically the fourth of the four Grand Slam tennis events of the year and includes men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. There are also junior and wheelchair events.
The defending champions of both the men’s and women’s singles are Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, both of whom were ranked No. 1 in the world prior to the opening rounds. The money-line favorite to win the women’s title is Iga Swiatek, whose recent success includes a victory at the Canadian Open. She faces a tough draw that could include Samantha Stosur and Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the favored pairs in men’s doubles, but they won’t have it easy, as Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski and Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos are both strong challengers. All three teams are expected to advance to the final on Sunday.
All courts at the US Open are illuminated, allowing matches and television coverage to extend into the evening. The tournament also features a number of outdoor theater-style venues that host large spectator crowds and provide fans with a more intimate experience.