The final Grand Slam of 2024 is here as the best ATP and WTA players head for the US Open, so The Tennis Gazette covers all you need to know including how to watch live.
Ever since 1881 the top men’s tennis players have contested the US Open for their chance to be crowned as the champion. But it was not until 1887 that the tournament crowned its first women’s singles winner as Ellen Hansell lifted the US Open for her only win at a Grand Slam.
Molla Mallory went on to be the most successful female tennis player at the US Open in the amateur era with eight singles titles. Chris Evert and Serena Williams also won the women’s singles title a joint record six times in the open era to set the benchmark for today’s players.
Three players also share the record for the most men’s singles titles at the US Open with five through Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer over the open era. Richard Sears, William Larned and Bill Tilden won a joint-record seven US Open titles over the amateur era.
Everything you need to know about the 2024 US Open
This year sees Novak Djokovic head to the US Open looking to pull level with Federer and co as a five-time men’s singles champion. He won the 2023 edition of the tournament to seal a fourth crown after the Serbian previously sealed the silverware during 2011, 2015 and 2018.
Last year also saw Coco Gauff win her first and, so far, only Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. The American delighted the home crowd having, at best, made just the semi-finals of the Australian Open, a French Open final and the fourth round of Wimbledon in her career.
Form going into the 2024 US Open lies with the ATP world No1 Jannik Sinner and WTA world No2 Aryna Sabalenka, however, following their victories at the Cincinnati Open. But Djokovic did not contest the Masters 1,000 event after winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
So, with that in mind, The Tennis Gazette takes a look into everything that you need to know about the US Open in 2024 from when it will take place, the prize money and how to watch.
When will the 2024 US Open take place?
The proper stages of the 2024 US Open will start on Monday, August 26 following the end of qualifying rounds and run until Sunday, September 8. Two weeks of top-tier tennis will finish with the men’s singles final on September 8 after the women’s singles final on September 7.
Pre-tournament planning has the women’s singles final at the 2024 US Open scheduled to start at 16:00 EDT (13:00 PDT) and the men’s singles final begins at 14:00 EDT (11:00 PDT).
When is the draw for the 2024 US Open?
The organizers of the US Open in 2024 will conduct the full draw for the women’s and men’s singles titles on Thursday, August 22 at 12:00 EDT (09:00 PDT) before ties start on the 26th.
Where will the 2024 US Open take place?
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows will hold the 2024 US Open. It is now 46 years since the tournament was moved from the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills in Queens to the northern part of the borough of New York City on Long Island.
- Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Year built: 1978
- Arthur Ashe Stadium capacity: 23,771 seats
- Louis Armstrong Stadium capacity: 14,000 seats
Who won last year’s men’s and women’s US Open singles titles?
Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 to lift the men’s singles title at the US Open in 2023. The Serbian was the No2 seed ahead of the tournament and he beat the No3 seed, as No1 seed Carlos Alcaraz lost 7-6 (7-3), 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to Medvedev in the semi-final.
Gauff also surpassed her seeding to win the women’s singles title at the 2023 US Open. The Atlanta, Georgia native was the No6 but beat No2 seed Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 for the title. Iga Swiatek was the No1 seed last year but she lost to Jeļena Ostapenko in the fourth round.
What is the prize money for the 2024 US Open?
The organizers of the 2024 US Open have allocated a total prize pool of $75m and will award men’s and women’s singles players the same money for their efforts. It marks an increase of $10m on the purse from the 2023 US Open, which itself was also eight per cent up on 2022.
Men’s and women’s singles prize money
| ROUND | PRIZE MONEY | RANKING POINTS |
| Winner | $3,600,000 | 2,000 |
| Finalist | $1,800,000 | 1,200 |
| Semi-finalist | $1,000,000 | 720 |
| Quarter-finalist | $530,000 | 360 |
| Round of 16 | $325,000 | 180 |
| Round of 32 | $215,000 | 90 |
| Round of 64 | $140,000 | 45 |
| Round of 128 | $100,000 | 10 |
How to watch the 2024 US Open in the USA
Fans in the United States of America can watch every game, set and match at the 2024 US Open live on TV through the Tennis channel from 09:00 to 11:00 EDT plus ESPN+ from 11:00 to 23:00 EDT. ESPN will run its coverage of the 2024 US Open via ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.
Predictions for the 2024 US Open
Our team of expert writers at The Tennis Gazette have predicted how they feel the US Open will play out in 2024, with Djokovic chasing history and Gauff looking to be the first back-to-back women’s singles title since Serena Williams secured a hat-trick in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Jerome Coombe: “This year’s US Open will be a mesmerizing summary of the resurgence that American tennis has undergone in the past 12 months. We will see the likes of Danielle Collins, Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe and Emma Navarro all thriving on the big stage.
“But, while some rise to success, others must fall. And, in this case, that could well be Coco Gauff. The uncertainty around this year’s tournament at Flushing Meadows, mostly due to her worrying form, has not filled fans with the confidence to say that she will be able to go out there and defend her title.”
Peter Lynch: “Tennis has been full of controversy lately, whether it be chair umpire decisions or the simply hectic schedule that players are enduring.
“The drama is certain to continue at the US Open, with complaints about slow courts already surfacing before the main draw has even got underway.
“Moreover, the stakes will be as high as ever at Flushing Meadows, so don’t be surprised to see plenty of flare-ups between players in the heat of battle.
“It’s obviously very hard to predict a winner given the roller-coaster season so far. But I think even with his off-field distractions after Jannik Sinner escaped any ban for failing two doping tests that the Italian is now capable of winning his second Grand Slam.
“As for the women’s singles title, I believe Aryna Sabalenka can shake off last year’s final disappointment to go one step further this time around.”
Lee Clarke: “The US Open is about to get underway and once again the world’s best professional tennis stars will step out at Flushing Meadows looking to get their hands on the famous trophies.
“With a packed schedule during Olympics year, it promises to be an entertaining affair and how will those who represented their countries in Paris perform amid such a quick turnaround?
“In the men’s singles, it’s hard to look past a third Grand Slam title of the year for Carlos Alcaraz. However, the knee strap has been removed for Djokovic and he won’t want to finish 2024 without a major title.
“With America hosting, eyes will also be on the locals with Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton the ones to watch.
“In the women’s draw, Aryna Sabalenka is riding the crest of a wave after missing out on Wimbledon and it’s hard to look past a final at the very least for the Belarussian. Coco Gauff won in New York last year and it’s hard to see against her doing well at the US Open again.”
Callum Davies: “The US Open marks the final chance for the bulk of those on tour to snag a huge influx of ranking points to help them finish the season strong. Not to mention it is by far one of the most raucous Grand Slams as well, which only adds to its mystique.
“There promises to be all manner of upsets, as there always is, and therefore I think we will see a brand-new winner on the men’s side. I’m backing Alexander Zverev to avenge his defeat from the 2020 final and finally claim his elusive maiden major title
“Aryna Sabalenka should continue her fine form at the US Open after winning the Cincinnati Open to claim another Grand Slam.”
Sammy France: “The final Grand Slam of this year’s tennis calendar looks set to be the most exciting. With Carlos Alcaraz having scooped up the French Open and Wimbledon, he will be keen to make it a hat-trick.
“The women’s draw, however, looks unbelievably open with the defending champion Coco Gauff struggling for form. With a bunch of controversial umpire decisions in the lead-up, the exuberant crowd and the host of new rules at the US Open are bound to make for a thrilling fortnight of tennis.”
Liam Llewellyn: “The 2024 US Open promises to be a special event and fans will be treated to two weeks of pulsating tennis from The Big Apple. Come the end of the tournament, I expect Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka to become champions and lift the final Grand Slam trophy of the season.”
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