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US Open Debuts 15-Day Schedule as Venus Williams Exits and No. 6 Madison Keys Falls Early

The new Sunday start is designed to widen fan access and bolster revenues, backed by a record purse that pays $5 million to each singles champion.

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Aug 24, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Jessica Pegula (USA) hits to Mayar Sherif (EGY) on day one of the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Main-draw play began Sunday for the first time, extending the tournament to 15 days as USTA officials said the extra day creates more onsite opportunities and a second opening weekend.
  • Some players objected to the shift, with Jessica Pegula saying many were not in favor, particularly those competing at high-level events the week before a Grand Slam.
  • Returning on a wild card at age 45, Venus Williams lost to No. 11 seed Karolína Muchová 6-3, 2-6, 6-1, though she claimed her first US Open set since 2020 before fading in the decider.
  • Australian Open champion and No. 6 seed Madison Keys was upset by Mexico’s Renata Zarazúa 6-7 (10), 7-6 (3), 7-5, committing 89 unforced errors and 14 double faults in a three-hour match.
  • Novak Djokovic opened with a straight-sets win over Learner Tien, and defending champion Jannik Sinner is slated to launch his title defense on Tuesday.