Question 1

When is the US Open 2026?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 US Open main draw ran 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.

Question 2

Where is the US Open held?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Who won the US Open 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Who won the US Open 2025?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How to watch the US Open in the UK?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Who has won the most US Open titles?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What surface is the US Open played on?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Is Jannik Sinner playing the US Open 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

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