US Open (tennis) 2025
US Open is set to make history in 2025 with its first-ever 15-day format, starting on a Sunday for the first time in the Open Era. The tournament promises a thrilling blend of tradition and innovation across men's, women's, doubles, and wheelchair events.
🔥 Highlights
- Mixed Doubles Gets a Makeover:
- A star-studded 16-team exhibition event during Fan Week (Aug 19–20), featuring names like Carlos Alcaraz & Emma Raducanu, with a $1 million prize and fast-format rules.
- Farewell to a Legend:
- Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will bid farewell at this year’s US Open, marking her final Grand Slam appearance.
- Pride & Inclusion:
- Celebrating its 5th annual Open Pride Day (Aug 28), the USTA continues its mission to make the US Open more inclusive than ever.
- Massive Renovations:
- Part of an $800 million upgrade, the stadium experience will feature new suites, tech upgrades, and better fan facilities—starting this year.
âś… Don't Miss
- Women's Final: Saturday, September 6 at 4 PM
- Men’s Final: Sunday, September 7 at 2 PM
🎾 Event Formats
- Singles: 128-player draws for both men and women.
- Doubles: 64-team draws in men's and women's doubles
- Mixed Doubles: Revamped format during “Fan Week” (preceding main draw):
- Held August 19–20, with 16 superstar pairs, including Alcaraz/Raducanu, Djokovic/Danilovic, Sinner/Navarro, among others
- Financial incentive: $1 million winning prize, shorter sets (to 4 games), no‑ad scoring, and final with standard best‑of‑3 sets