All You Need to Know About the 2024 US Open: Start Dates, Draws, and How to Watch
As the summer heat reaches its peak, tennis fans around the globe are gearing up for the 2024 US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year. This prestigious tournament, held at the iconic Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, promises to deliver thrilling matches, dramatic upsets, and unforgettable moments.
The US Open is set to kick off on Monday, August 26, and will run through Sunday, September 8. The tournament will feature the world's best players battling it out for glory and a share of the massive $75 million prize pool, which is up 15% from last year. Both the men's and women's singles champions will walk away with a whopping £2.8 million, while the runners-up will earn £1.4 million. With such high stakes, every match is sure to be fiercely contested.
The singles draws have generated a lot of buzz, particularly with the exciting potential matchups that could unfold. In the women’s draw, Emma Raducanu, who shocked the world by winning the US Open in 2021, faces a tough opening round against Sofia Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion. Should Raducanu advance, she could potentially meet American star Jessica Pegula in the second round. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter, another rising British talent, will begin her campaign against a qualifier, with the possibility of a third-round showdown against Raducanu.
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On the men’s side, all eyes are on Jack Draper, who could face third seed Carlos Alcaraz in the third round if he gets past China's Zhizhen Zhang in the opening round. Daniel Evans, another key British player, faces a challenging first-round match against Russia's Karen Khachanov. Fans are also eagerly anticipating the potential semifinal clash between world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and the French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic, the Paris Olympics gold medalist, is another player to watch. Djokovic, who continues to defy age and expectations, will begin his quest for another Grand Slam title against a qualifier. Coco Gauff, who claimed her first Grand Slam title last year in New York, is the No. 3 seed in the women’s draw and will face Varvara Gracheva of France in the first round.
The US Open is not just about the top seeds, though. The tournament's early rounds are packed with intriguing matchups, including Naomi Osaka's battle against tenth seed Jelena Ostapenko and the 2019 US Open winner Bianca Andreescu facing French Open and Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini.
For those planning to tune in, Sky Sports will be broadcasting the US Open live in the UK, with coverage presented by a stellar team including Gigi Salmon, Tim Henman, and Laura Robson. In the US, ESPN holds the broadcasting rights, ensuring that fans won’t miss a moment of the action.
As the anticipation builds, tennis enthusiasts can look forward to two weeks of world-class tennis, with the finals scheduled for September 7 (women) and September 8 (men). Whether you're rooting for a seasoned champion or an emerging star, the 2024 US Open is shaping up to be a thrilling conclusion to this year's Grand Slam calendar.
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