US Open 2026: All to know about the schedule, top seeds and favourites
Summary
The 2026 US Open tennis tournament starts on August 30 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center near New York City. The event features top players, including defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, but notable absences such as Jannik Sinner due to injury. Mixed doubles winners Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik have already been decided.Key Facts
- The US Open runs from August 30 to September 13, 2026.
- The venue is Flushing Meadows, New York.
- Men’s and women’s quarterfinal matches start on September 8.
- Top women’s singles seeds include Aryna Sabalenka, Elina Rybakina, and Coco Gauff.
- Top men’s singles seeds include Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic.
- Jannik Sinner withdrew due to a right knee injury.
- Serena and Venus Williams received wildcards for doubles events; Serena paired with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles.
- Former champion Stan Wawrinka got a last-minute wildcard entry.
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