US Open
August 29, 1978: The day the US Open debuted at Flushing Meadows
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1978, the US Open debuted at Flushing Meadows with Bjorn Borg and Bob Hewitt becoming the first players to compete at the new venue
Zverev: Alcaraz “a contender for sure” at US Open, says self-styled “one of 128” favourites
Top seed Alexander Zverev, drawing on his own recovery from ankle surgery, predicts Carlos Alcaraz will shake off early rust from a wrist injury lay-off to contend for the US Open title in New York.
Alcaraz admits US Open is not best time to come back, but says he’s ready anyway
The Spaniard has not played competitively in singles since April due to a right wrist injury. He says he and his team are confident he is ready for a best-of-five return at the US Open, revealing he pushed through intense practices to test his wrist before deciding the time was right to come back
“Coaching? Never say never, but not now” – Federer’s words on his future role in tennis
Roger Federer addressed his future in tennis, at a press conference during his Hall of Fame induction weekend, saying coaching is "not now" given family and current projects, but that he's open to it down the line. He also touched on television and a strong desire to mentor younger players, while revealing his approach to writing his induction speech.
August 28, 1995: The day Shuzo Matsuoka was defaulted after severe case of cramping
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1995, Shuzo Matsuoka was screaming in pain due to severe cramping as he lay on the court but the rules in place meant he could not receive medical attention
US Open men’s draw: Zverev’s path clears while Fils and Shelton block Alcaraz’s route
August 27, 1975: The day a very special US Open edition began, with clay and night sessions
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles title, beating Bencic and Cobolli in final-set tiebreak thriller
Sinner sidelined until September 6 as knee injury lingers
Stan Wawrinka awarded US Open wild card at the last minute!
US Open mixed doubles semi-finals set as all four specialist teams eliminated, Serena and Alcaraz lose in quarters
August 26, 1986: The day John McEnroe lost in the opening round of the US Open for the first and only time
Roger Federer backs Novak Djokovic for a 25th major and breaks down the injury wave hitting Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
August 25, 1997: The day the US Open officially opened Arthur Ashe stadium court
“There’s way too many obstacles” – Roger Federer rules out a comeback and reveals why the goodbye at the US Open took seven years
August 24, 1929: The day Helen Wills claimed the US Nationals for the sixth time
US Open 2026 prize money: How much does the winner get?
Alcaraz, Serena Williams get US Open mixed doubles wild card
Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 US Open due to knee injury
Grand Slam player advisory council to be created