The US Open schedule opens this week with qualifying matches during the free “Fan Week” tournament August 18-21, then main draw action begins Sunday August 24. The 2025 US Open is the first to become a 15-day competition, with round 1 playing out over three days instead of two (the same as other Grand Slams).
Unlike in the past, where only the top eight seeds earned automatic entry into the main draw, this year every ATP and WTA player gets one shot at claiming the last four spots in both the men’s and women’s singles. That could make for a wild ride to the championships, with plenty of upsets and riveting match-ups likely.
This year the US Open will use shorter sets and no-ad scoring in the opening rounds, along with deciding tiebreaks in the early stages. It will also use a new rule requiring all players to wear white, with only one exception.
Tip #1: Watch for resale tickets: You can sometimes pick up great seats at the US Open if you look hard enough, but it requires monitoring the ticket situation carefully in the days leading up and being ready to act quickly once the official schedule is released. If you aren’t able to secure the perfect ticket, don’t despair: you can still watch all the action from home with the help of streaming services like ESPN+ or Tennis TV.
Keep an eye out for British talent, including defending champion Iga Swiatek taking on the reigning US Open queen, Jelena Ostapenko; rising stars Cam Norrie and Coco Gauff; and 2021 Wimbledon champion Daniil Medvedev facing off against 13th seed Alex de Minaur. Also look out for Emma Raducanu, who makes her return to the US Open in strong form following her quarter-final run at Roland Garros and a runner-up finish at the HSBC Champions.