US Open 2026: Preview, draws, player list, UK times, order-of-play & how to watch
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We’re gearing up for the final Grand Slam of the season as the world’s best tennis stars head to New York for the US Open.
From the latest schedule to draws, prize money, and player lists, find out everything you need to know about the US Open 2026.
Where is the US Open 2026 being held?
The US Open is staged at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in Flushing Meadows - the largest tennis complex in the world.
Boasting an impressive 33 courts – including the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium - the world-class facility has been home to the US Open every year since 1978 and is located in the heart of New York City.
When is the US Open & what is the schedule?
Qualifying for the 2026 US Open will get underway between Monday 24 and Thursday 27 August.
The US Open main draw begins on Sunday 30 August through to the men's singles final on Sunday 13 September.
The mixed doubles event will take place on Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 August – find out more about the competition.
The day sessions during the US Open main draw will start from 15:00 UK time and night sessions begin at 00:00 in the UK.
US Open 2026 draw
The singles main draw will be announced on Thursday 27 August.
Check out the link below for all the US Open singles, doubles, wheelchair and junior draws this year.
How to watch the US Open 2026
You can watch live coverage of the 2026 US Open exclusively on Sky Sports and NOW TV.
Which British players are competing at the 2026 US Open?
Women’s singles
Katie Boulter has a main draw entry into the women’s singles at the US Open this year. Boulter’s best result in New York came in 2023, when she reached the third round – equaling her career-best run at a Grand Slam tournament.
British No.1 Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from the US Open due to an ongoing leg injury.
In qualifying, Francesca Jones is aiming to continue her strong form off the back of winning consecutive WTA 125 titles alongside Harriet Dart, Jodie Burrage, Heather Watson and Katie Swan, with others close to the cut-off.
Men’s singles
Cam Norrie is back as the British No.1 and heads to the US Open in strong form, having made the semi-finals in Los Cabos and fourth round at the National Bank Open in Montreal.
Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery is set to play in the main draw for the first time, alongside Jan Choinski, who broke into the world’s top-100 during the grass court season.
Jack Draper will have to come through qualifying after his ranking dropped over the course of an injury-hit season.
Joining him will be recent Newport Challenger champion Jacob Fearnley, rising star Toby Samuel, Billy Harris and Jack Pinnington Jones.
Qualifying, doubles and wheelchair player lists are still to be confirmed.
Who are the top seeds at the 2026 US Open?
Seedings haven't been announced yet for the US Open - check back soon for more information.
Who are the reigning US Open champions?
Here is a full list of the current US Open champions:
- Women’s singles: Aryna Sabalenka
- Men’s singles: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
- Women’s doubles: Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) & Erin Routliffe (NZL)
- Men’s doubles: Marcel Granollers (ESP) & Horacio Zeballos (ARG)
- Mixed doubles: Sara Errani (ITA) & Andrea Vavassori (ITA)
- Men’s wheelchair singles: Tokito Oda (JPN)
- Women’s wheelchair singles: Yui Kamiji (JPN)
- Men’s quad wheelchair singles: Niels Vink (NED)
- Men’s wheelchair doubles: Gustavo Fernandez (ARG) & Tokito Oda (JPN)
- Women’s wheelchair doubles: Li Xiaohui (CHN) & Wang Ziying (CHN)
- Quad wheelchair doubles: Guy Sasson (ISR) & Niels Vink (NED)
Past British winners at the US Open
In 2021, an 18-year-old Raducanu made history as the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam women’s singles title in the Open Era and the first British woman since Virginia Wade in 1977. The young Brit defeated Leylah Fernandez in the final to complete an historic run without dropping a set.
Back in 2012, Andy Murray won his first of three Grand Slam titles after beating Novak Djokovic 7–6(10), 7–5, 2–6, 3–6, 6–2 in the final. Murray also made the final in 2008.
Wade is the only other past British singles champion in the Open Era, defeating Billie Jean King in straight sets in the 1968 final. She is also a former women’s doubles champion, with two titles alongside Margaret Court in 1973 and 1975.
Find out more about British winners at the US Open
US Open prize money
The 2026 US Open prize money is yet to be announced - check back again soon for more information.
Who will win the US Open?
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US Open records
In the Open Era, three players have won the US Open men’s singles title a record five times:
- Jimmy Connors (USA) (1974, 1976, 1978, 1982 and 1983)
- Pete Sampras (USA) (1990, 1993, 1995, 1996 and 2002)
- Roger Federer (SUI) (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008)
In the Open Era, two players have won the US Open women’s singles title a record six times:
- Chris Evert (USA) (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1982)
- Serena Williams (USA) (1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014)
Roger Federer has won the most consecutive singles titles at the US Open in the Open Era with a record five titles from 2004-2008.
Chris Evert has won the most consecutive women’s singles titles with four from 1975-1978.
The longest match in US Open history came in 2024, when Britain’s Dan Evans defeated 23rd seed Karen Khachanov in the first round 6-7(8), 7-6(2), 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-4 in five hours and 35 minutes.
The youngest player to win a singles title at the US Open was American Tracy Austin, who lifted the women’s singles trophy in 1979 at the age of 16 years and eight months.
Pete Sampras is the youngest-ever men’s singles champion at 19 years and one month in 1990.
Four unseeded players have won singles titles at the US Open during the Open Era, including Andre Agassi (1994), Kim Clijsters (2009), Sloane Stephens (2017) and Britain’s Emma Raducanu (2021).
