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Dominic Thiem is More Likely to Win the US Open, Says Tennis Expert
If he has to choose, Dominic Thiem should pick the US Open over the French Open, as he has more chances of winning there, says Matt Roberts.
Bianca Andreescu and Naomi Osaka Reportedly to Skip US Open 2020
On the women’s side, the recent two singles champions Bianca Andreescu and Naomi Osaka are expected to be absent from the US Open 2020.
The US Open Is Desperate to Go Ahead Says Former Doubles Champion
Seven Time Doubles champion Jamie Murray gave his take on the current situation with the US Open and the Roland Garros and what the players will have to do.
Reports: US Open Informs Main Draw Event Dates to Players
The first Grand Slam in the resuming calendar the US Open reportedly haas informed all players of the main draw event dates.
Roberto Bautista Agut Outlines Intentions for the US Open Amid Health and Safety Concerns
World No.12 Roberto Bautista Agut outlined his intention for the US Open. He has been training hard to play in the bigger tournaments.
WTA Faces Another Major Setback Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The Toray Pan Pacific Open has been canceled which is a sign of worry for the rest of the WTA Tour as well as for the events of the ATP Tour.
“We Always Write to Each Other” – Belinda Bencic on Her Relationship With Roger Federer
WTA players envy Belinda Bencic as she has played doubles with Roger Federer during the Hopman Cup. She spoke about how she keeps in touch with Federer.
Grigor Dimitrov Admits He is Not Ready to Play at the Highest Level in the Aftermath of Coronavirus
Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov was infected with the coronavirus which he has since recovered from. Take a look at him talking about his recovery.
“Too Many Questions, Too Little Answers”: Grigor Dimitrov Skeptical on US Open Participation
Former world number three Grigor Dimitrov gives his views on whether he could play the US Open in August and the current uncertainty around the situation.
“Security No One Can Guarantee You” – Belinda Bencic Reveals Her US Open Decision
Belinda Bencic has spoken about why she isn't too sure about playing the 2020 US Open in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic.
“Frustrating All Our Efforts” – WTA Tournament Director Disappointed With the Withdrawal of Simona Halep
Simona Halep has pulled out of the Palermo Open due to the large number of Coronavirus cases in Romania. The organizers aren't too happy about this.
It Does Not Suit the Western Mainstream That Novak Djokovic is the Best, Says Former World Number Six
Former world number six and veteran player Nikola Pilic has come out in support of Novak Djokovic over the unfair treatment given to him by the media.
About US Open
The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, the United States Open Tennis Championships, takes place in New York City, USA. The tournament is the modern version of the US National Championship, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in tennis.
Generally, the US Open starts on the last Monday of August and lasts a fortnight. The middle weekend coincides with the US Labor Day holiday, resulting in the immense popularity of the tournament across ages.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) owns and started organizing the tournament in 1978. All proceeds from the US Open, be it from ticket sales, screening rights, or sponsorships, are used to further tennis in the country.
The largest and one of the most famous tennis stadiums in the world, the Arthur Ashe Stadium, lies inside the Flushing Meadows complex with a seating capacity of 23,771 spectators. Across the venue, the tournament uses DecoTurf cushion acrylic hard courts.
At the US Open, when the score of the final set reaches 6-6 (fifth set in ATP and third set in WTA), the seven-point tiebreaker comes into play.
US Open Prize Money
The total prize money for US Open 2020 was $53.4 million, down 6.7% from the previous year. It is still the richest Grand Slam tennis tournament in history. The men's and women's singles champions' prize money was reduced to $3 million, and the runners-up collected cheques of $1.5 million each.
The champions of the US Open tennis tournament are given 2000 ranking points and the ATP finalists collect 1200 ranking points, whereas their WTA counterparts are awarded 1300 points.
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Sept 7, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain after beating Jannik Sinner of Italy on day ten of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
The prize money of the tournament increased to $57.5 million, a 7.60% increase, in 2021 despite hits from the Covid-19 pandemic. The winners, however, received a lowered amount of $2.5 million, and the runner-ups won $1.25 million.
In 2022, the overall prize money increased once again, touching a whopping $60 million. The prize for the winners and finalists was still smaller than the 2020 prize money. The winners earned $2.6 million, and the runner-ups attained $1.3 million.
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Now, in 2023, the prize money has broken records again at a pool of $65 million. In good news for the winners and the runner-ups, the winning amount is back at $3 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
US Open Winners List (ATP) Over The Past 15 Years
| Roger Federer | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Juan Martin del Potro | 2009 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2011, 2015, 2018 |
| Andy Murray | 2012 |
| Marin Cilic | 2014 |
| Stan Wawrinka | 2016 |
| Dominic Thiem | 2020 |
| Daniil Medvedev | 2021 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2022 |
US Open Winners List (WTA) Over The Past 15 Years
| Svetlana Kuznetsova | 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Kim Clijsters | 2005, 2009, 2010 |
| Maria Sharapova | 2006 |
| Justine Henin | 2003, 2007 |
| Serena Williams | 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Samantha Stosur | 2011 |
| Flavia Pennetta | 2015 |
| Angelique Kerber | 2016 |
| Sloane Stephens | 2017 |
| Naomi Osaka | 2018, 2020 |
| Bianca Andreescu | 2019 |
| Emma Raducanu | 2021 |
| Iga Swiatek | 2022 |
Where is the US Open Held?
The tournament is held at Flushing Meadows. The Big Apple's major tournament primarily takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York, USA.
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Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Anett Kontaveit (not seen) of Estonia during women's singles match within 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia on January 27, 2020. Kontaveit won the match with 2-1. (Photo by Recep Sakar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The stadium was initially named the USTA National Tennis Center. But in 2006, it was renamed to honor the 12-time Grand Slam champion and one of the most influential athletes of all time, Billie Jean King.
How to watch the US Open 2023?
As usual, viewers in the Americas can watch the 2023 US Open on ESPN and ESPN 2. The US Open welcomes new foreign rights holders in the United Kingdom and Ireland this year, with fans being able to watch on Sky Sports.
Fans in Italy can watch it on SuperTennis, while Spaniards can watch it on Telefonica or Movistar Plus+. Sportdeutschland.TV will broadcast the US Open in Germany, while Migu will show it in China. Viewers in India may also watch the Open live on Sony Sports Network and the Sony Liv app, as well as the Jio TV app.
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