The US Open kicks off Sunday Aug. 24 with players at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, competing for two weeks on the sport’s most famous courts. Defending champion Jannik Sinner, 2022 titlist Carlos Alcaraz, home favorite Taylor Fritz and four-time winner Novak Djokovic are among the top players in action.
The tournament’s first week features plenty of action on the outer courts and in Louis Armstrong Stadium, where fans can bounce from match to match. For the casual fan, a grounds pass is an affordable way to see multiple matches and take in some of the tournament’s unique atmosphere.
This year, the US Open has changed its schedule to allow fans to watch men’s and women’s matches at night. The move will save money and make it easier for people to get into Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Despite the change, many matches still start around 6 PM. The main change is that there will be a men’s and women’s match scheduled for Ashe at night instead of alternating. The other three show court stadiums have night sessions too.
The US Open has also increased total player compensation to $90 million, a 20% jump from last summer. That will give two singles champions each $5 million, a record and more than $1 million higher than any other Grand Slam event offers.