As the grass-court glory of Wimbledon fades, The Tennis Gazette brings you everything you need to know as tennis’ attention turns to the hard courts of America and the clay of Europe.
The intensity remains high as both the ATP and WTA tours dive into a packed summer schedule, building towards the final Grand Slam of the year the US Open.
With vital ranking points and significant titles on the line, players will be looking to fine-tune their games and gain momentum across a series of exciting tournaments.
From the Mexican coast to the Canadian metropolis and the heart of Ohio, the road to Flushing Meadows brings some thrilling action.
This year’s US Open also brings changes, something Novak Djokovic has recently shared his thoughts on.
ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals)
Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo – 14 – 19 July, 2025
EFG Swiss Open Gstaad – 14 – 20 July, 2025
Nordea Open – 14 – 20 July, 2025
Generali Open – 20 – 26 July, 2025
Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag – 20 – 26 July, 2025
Mubadala Citi DC Open – 21 – 27 July, 2025
National Bank Open Presented by Rogers – 27 July – 7 August, 2025
Cincinnati Open – 7 – 18 August, 2025
Winston-Salem Open – 17 – 23 August, 2025
Grand Slam US Open – 24 August – 7 September, 2025
WTA (Women’s Tennis Association)
MSC Hamburg Ladies Open – Jul 14 – Jul 20, 2025
UniCredit Iasi Open – Jul 14 – Jul 20, 2025
Livesport Prague Open 2025 – Jul 21 – Jul 26, 2025
Mubadala Citi DC Open – Jul 21 – Jul 27, 2025
Omnium Banque Nationale présenté par Rogers – Jul 27 – Aug 7, 2025
Cincinnati Open – Aug 7 – Aug 18, 2025
Tennis in the Land powered by Rocket – Aug 17 – Aug 23, 2025
Abierto GNP Seguros 2025 – Aug 18 – Aug 23, 2025
Grand Slam US Open – 24 August – 7 September, 2025
Which tournament is one to watch ahead of the US Open?
The Cincinnati Open and the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers are two great picks.
At the Cincinnati Open, Jannik Sinner clinched the men’s singles title last year, demonstrating remarkable resilience despite battling injuries.
On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka finally triumphed, breaking a semi-final curse to claim the championship. A notable performance came from Paula Badosa, who made a strong comeback run to the semifinals after injury.
The National Bank Open saw an amazing story unfold in men’s singles, with Alexei Popyrin, an unseeded player, becoming a giant-slayer to win his first Masters 1000 title.
In the women’s draw, Jessica Pegula successfully defended her title, showing her consistent dominance in Canada.
Another standout was Amanda Anisimova, who reached the women’s final as a particularly lower-ranked player.
Who won last year’s US Open?
The 2024 US Open crowned Jannik Sinner as the men’s singles champion and Aryna Sabalenka as the women’s singles champion.
Sinner, the top seed, had a strong run, showing his powerful game and dropping only two sets throughout the tournament. He defeated American Taylor Fritz in the final in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, securing his second Grand Slam title of the year.
Sabalenka, the second seed, claimed her first US Open title by overcoming American Jessica Pegula in a tight final, 7-5, 7-5.
After her recent performance at Wimbledon, Aryna Sabalenka shared how it compared to the crowd at the US Open.
Her journey included dropping just one set before the final, demonstrating her aggressive play, especially in overcoming a comeback bid from Pegula in the second set.
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