US Open
US Open 2026: Dates, schedule & full calendar
The US Open 2026 runs from August 23 to September 13 at Flushing Meadows, New York – 22 days of tennis, the longest edition in the tournament's history. Here's the full schedule, round by round.
Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati with knee injury
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury. This setback raises concerns about his fitness, though the Italian star is now focused on recovery for the US Open, aiming to be fully ready for the final Grand Slam of the season.
USTA ventures backs tech to boost American tennis participation
USTA Ventures has made a significant investment in Rec Technologies, a platform poised to revolutionize public tennis court access across America. By digitizing court bookings and coach discovery, this initiative aims to remove barriers and drive millions more players onto the courts, aligning with the USTA's ambitious participation goals.
Speculation grows around Sinner’s knee after Milan clinic visit
Corriere della Sera reported that Jannik Sinner's medical visit in Milan this week was for his knee rather than routine, fuelling speculation over his participation in Cincinnati – a claim not yet confirmed by the world No. 1's team.
Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati, US Open comeback in doubt
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati due to a lingering wrist injury, disrupting his season. With no match play since April, this setback casts significant doubt on his US Open preparation, where he is the defending champion.
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
The Grand Slam Survival Guide: How to secure AO tickets before they’re gone
September 24, 1938: The day Don Budge completed the very first Grand Slam
September 18, 1926: The day Rene Lacoste won the US Nationals
September 15, 1971: The day a US Open final ended in a tiebreak for the first time
“Do we want gladiators into the lion’s den with no feelings?” – interview with Francisca Dauzet about mental toughness
September 14, 2009: The day Del Potro stunned five-time defending champ Federer in five sets to win the US Open
September 13, 2010: The day Rafael Nadal completed the career Grand Slam
September 12, 2009: The day Kim Clijsters became the first wildcard to win the US Open
September, 11, 1988: The day Mats Wilander defeated Ivan Lendl in the longest US Open final of all-time