US Open
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.
Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 US Open due to knee injury
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has announced his withdrawal from the 2026 US Open, citing a persistent right knee injury. This decision marks a significant setback for the season's final Grand Slam and further impacts the highly anticipated rivalry between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, which has been diminished by injuries this season.
Grand Slam player advisory council to be created
Leading ATP and WTA players welcome the US Open's 20% prize money increase, new player welfare commitment and the creation of a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council.
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
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