US Open
August 25, 1997: The day the US Open officially opened Arthur Ashe stadium court
Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1997, the Arthur Ashe stadium court was inaugurated in honor of the great American champion
“There’s way too many obstacles” – Roger Federer rules out a comeback and reveals why the goodbye at the US Open took seven years
Roger Federer dismissed any thought of a competitive return in New York, telling reporters the body is done, before revisiting the five US Open titles and the family life that kept his farewell waiting seven years.
August 24, 1929: The day Helen Wills claimed the US Nationals for the sixth time
Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On August 24, 1929, American legend Helen Wills swept through the field at US Nationals to win her eighth consecutive Grand Slam title
US Open 2026 prize money: How much does the winner get?
The US Open is set to break records again in 2026, with a projected total prize purse exceeding $95 million, making it the richest Grand Slam in tennis history. Both men's and women's singles champions are expected to take home a staggering $5 million, maintaining equal prize money across all draws. Dive into the full breakdown.
Alcaraz, Serena Williams get US Open mixed doubles wild card
Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams have been given a wild card into the 2026 US Open mixed doubles, marking Williams' first appearance at Flushing Meadows since her 2022 retirement. Alcaraz has separately confirmed his singles return to defend his title, while Williams' own singles wild card remains undecided. The mixed doubles event runs August 24-26.
Grand Slam player advisory council to be created
Alcaraz confirms US Open return to end four-month absence, will defend his title without a single warm-up match
US Open confirms singles wild cards: Venus, Stephens and Monfils in as Serena’s spot stays open
US Open 2026: Dates, schedule & full calendar
Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati with knee injury
USTA ventures backs tech to boost American tennis participation
Speculation grows around Sinner’s knee after Milan clinic visit
Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati, US Open comeback in doubt
US Open mixed doubles field swells with real-life couples, still no Alcaraz or Sinner
Djokovic and Sabalenka headline US Open mixed doubles – but the 2026 cast is missing its biggest names
Alcaraz gives signs of a comeback, without confirming them
The list Zverev just escaped: the 12 best players of the Open era never to win a Grand Slam (retired)
May 15, 1994: The day Pete Sampras won Rome title, his best ever result on clay
March 6, 2006: The birth of Hawk-Eye and the challenge system
“You have to find a way to win in the era you are given” : why winning a major just as hard now as it was in days of the Big 3
