Overview
- The USTA published the first 16-team entry list on Monday, July 27, led by Aryna Sabalenka partnering Novak Djokovic.
- Organisers confirmed the three-day Championship runs Aug. 24–26 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with qualifying on Aug. 24 and free-to-attend sessions on the grounds.
- Entry closes at noon on Aug. 17; six teams will gain direct acceptance by combined singles ranking, eight main-draw wildcards will be awarded, and two teams will qualify from an eight-team qualifying draw.
- Matches through the semifinals use shortened scoring (sets to four games, no-ad, tiebreak at 4–4, 10‑point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set) while the final uses standard six-game sets with a 10‑point tiebreak if needed.
- ESPN will carry primetime coverage, Vital Proteins renewed as presenting sponsor, and the format builds on 2025’s commercial success and $1 million winners’ prize even as several top players remain unlisted and doubles specialists warn the revamp limits their access.