The US Open, one of tennis’s most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, is set to begin its main draw in late August. Players and fans around the world are preparing for two weeks of high-level competition at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Main draw schedule
The main draw of the 2025 US Open will start on Sunday, August 24, and run through Sunday, September 7. This Sunday start aligns the tournament with other Grand Slam events like the Australian and French Opens, offering an extra day of action-packed tennis.
Draw ceremony
The official draw ceremony will take place on Thursday, August 21. This event determines the matchups for both the men’s and women’s singles brackets. While the exact time is yet to be confirmed, it typically occurs in the late afternoon and will be available to watch online.
Fan week and qualifying rounds
Before the main draw begins, Fan Week will run from August 18 to August 23. During this time, fans can attend qualifying matches, open practices, and special events. The qualifying rounds allow lower-ranked players to compete for a spot in the main draw, adding excitement and unpredictability to the lead-up.
What to expect
Top players including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Aryna Sabalenka are expected to headline the tournament. The draw will shape their paths to the final, and fans will be watching closely to see how the brackets unfold.
With the countdown underway, anticipation builds for another thrilling edition of the US Open.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 18th of August when he had to retire when playing against world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final and the scoreline was 5-0 .
At present, during this year the Italian has a 31-4 match record. Sinner conquered 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. The Italian got to the final in Rome, French Open and Cincinnati.