Overview

• The USTA says the two-day event drew 78,000 to the grounds with Arthur Ashe sold out and more than 20,000 fans in Louis Armstrong on Tuesday.
• Coverage expanded globally, with 17 networks in over 170 territories and 13 hours of ESPN broadcasts carrying every match.
• US Open digital channels spiked to 2.2 million app and web visits, and YouTube logged 12.8 million organic views for a one-day record.
• Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained the title and collected a $1 million winners’ purse.
• The condensed format and invite-heavy field drew criticism from doubles specialists including Jamie Murray, while Emma Raducanu urged other majors to try similar showcases and reports noted withdrawals by Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner.