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US Open 2026 betting tips, predictions & complete guide. Player profiles, full winners history, schedule, and how to watch in the UK. Build your own bracket with the US Open men’s draw predictor or the women’s…
Dates
30 August - 13 September 2026 · completed — Alexander Zverev & Elena Rybakina
Surface
Hard court (DecoTurf, outdoor)
Venue
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York
Draw size
128 Men's Singles / 128 Women's Singles
2026 champions
Alexander Zverev (men) · Elena Rybakina (women)
US Open 2026 betting tips, predictions & complete guide. Player profiles, full winners history, schedule, and how to watch in the UK. Build your own bracket with the US Open men’s draw predictor or the women’s draw predictor.
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The Guide
Tournament Overview
The 2026 US Open is complete. Alexander Zverev won the men's singles title after beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in the final, while Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to lift the women's trophy.
The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the season, played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. The singles draws hold 128 players each, Arthur Ashe Stadium is the main show court, and the tournament runs over 15 days from the last Sunday in August.
Recent champions, tournament facts, key contenders and the prize-money breakdown are below. Read our final reports for Zverev and Rybakina, along with the full archive of US Open coverage.
| Dates | 30 August - 13 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York |
| Surface | Hard court (DecoTurf, outdoor) |
| Draw size | 128 Men's Singles / 128 Women's Singles |
| Prize money | $108,000,000 total · $5,500,000 per singles champion |
| Men's 2026 champion | Alexander Zverev |
| Women's 2026 champion | Elena Rybakina |
| UK TV | Sky Sports / Amazon Prime Video |
Form Guide
Key Contenders
Men's SinglesWomen's Singles
BS
Ben Shelton
The big-serving American, seeded eighth in 2026. A US Open semi-finalist in 2023, and in 2026 he beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in five sets in the quarter-finals.
FT
Frances Tiafoe
A US Open semi-finalist in 2022 and 2024, and again in 2026 after recovering from two sets down against Alex Michelsen. Beat seventh seed Daniil Medvedev without dropping a set that year.
AZ
Alexander Zverev
Top seed in New York in 2026 with Jannik Sinner absent, and the 2026 Roland-Garros champion. Reached the semi-finals that year after two five-setters to open the tournament.
BZ
Botic van de Zandschulp
Unseeded and a quarter-finalist in 2026, with a straight-sets win over sixth seed Alex de Minaur. He also reached the 2021 US Open quarter-finals as a qualifier.
KK
Karen Khachanov
Unseeded and a semi-finalist in 2026, with wins over third seed Félix Auger-Aliassime and, in five sets, 14th seed Learner Tien.
AB
Alexander Blockx
The Belgian, seeded 28th in 2026 and a first-time Grand Slam quarter-finalist at 21, after beating fifth seed Flavio Cobolli and 24th seed Francisco Cerúndolo.
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Expert Analysis
Betting Tips & Predictions
History
Recent Champions
| Year | Men's Singles | Women's Singles |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Alexander Zverev | Elena Rybakina |
| 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic | Coco Gauff |
| 2022 | Carlos Alcaraz | Iga Świątek |
| 2021 | Daniil Medvedev | Emma Raducanu |
| 2020 | Dominic Thiem | Naomi Osaka |
| 2019 | Rafael Nadal | Bianca Andreescu |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic | Naomi Osaka |
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FAQ
US Open Questions
When is the US Open 2026?
The 2026 US Open main draw runs from Sunday 30 August to Sunday 13 September, a 15-day draw with a Sunday start. Qualifying took place from 24 to 27 August at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Where is the US Open held?
The US Open is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City. The main show court is Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis venue in the world with a capacity of 23,771.
Who won the US Open 2026?
Alexander Zverev won the men's singles title, defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in the final. Elena Rybakina won the women's singles title, beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
Who won the US Open 2025?
Carlos Alcaraz won the men's singles, defeating Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Aryna Sabalenka won the women's singles, defeating Amanda Anisimova to claim her second consecutive US Open title.
How to watch the US Open in the UK?
The US Open is live exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland under a deal running to 2027, with NOW memberships as the no-contract alternative. Bet365 live streaming also covers selected matches for funded account holders. Day sessions begin around 4pm BST, night sessions around midnight BST.
Who has won the most US Open titles?
Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors share the Open Era men's record with 5 titles each. Federer's five were consecutive (2004-2008). Chris Evert and Serena Williams share the women's record with 6 titles each.
What surface is the US Open played on?
The US Open is played on DecoTurf, an acrylic hard-court surface. It plays slightly faster than the Australian Open's GreenSet and rewards aggressive baseline play and big serving. The US Open is the only Grand Slam to use a standard tiebreak at 6-6 in the final set.
Is Jannik Sinner playing the US Open 2026?
No. Sinner withdrew on 21 August with a right knee injury, saying he had returned to court but still needed more recovery time. It is the first Grand Slam he has missed since 2019. He was the 2024 champion and the 2025 runner-up.