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US Open Opens Fan Week With Revamped Mixed Doubles Ahead of First Sunday Main Draw

The 15-day edition opens singles on Sunday under a record $90 million prize pool

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Jannik Sinner (left) and Carlos Alcaraz (right) will be favourites to win US Open

Overview

  • Qualifying matches run August 18–21 with free public access to practice courts and final-round play during Fan Week.
  • The revamped mixed doubles tournament is staged on August 19–20 on Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums and requires paid tickets starting at $40.
  • For the first time, the main singles draw begins on Sunday, August 24, as part of the USTA’s new 15-day Grand Slam schedule.
  • Total prize money has increased 20% to $90 million, boosting both men’s and women’s singles champion payouts to $5 million each.
  • Tickets remain in high demand: grounds passes start near $150, while finals seats range from $700 to over $19,000.