Overview
- The tournament opens August 24 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and runs through September 7 on an expanded 15‑day schedule.
- Defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka plays Rebeka Masarova in the day session on Arthur Ashe, before Novak Djokovic launches his bid for a 25th major against Learner Tien in the night session.
- U.S. coverage spans ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and Tennis Channel, with streaming on ESPN+ (ESPN Select/Unlimited) and Fubo, plus radio on SiriusXM Channel 392.
- Total prize money is $90 million, including $5 million for each singles champion.
- Pre‑tournament odds place Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz atop the men’s field, with Djokovic next, as Sinner notes he has recovered mostly but is not yet at 100% following his Cincinnati withdrawal.