The final Grand Slam of the season, the US Open 2026, brings top-tier tennis under the lights of New York. On the courts of the famous USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, the world’s best tennis players will fight for the prestigious title and record-breaking prize money.
This page is your ultimate guide to the tournament. Here you will find all the key information, from the daily schedule to in-depth analyses and historical trivia.
Daily Schedule and Live Results
Follow the biggest stories, shocking upsets, and daily match recaps from the US Open:
- 👉 Day 7 Results: Tsitsipas Rolls, Paul Survives Bublik, and Alcaraz Cruises
- 👉 Day 6 Preview (Round of 32): Alcaraz, Zverev & The Battle of Giant-Killers
- 👉 Day 5 Results (Round 2): Favorites Crash Out, Zverev Survives & Monfils’ Emotional Farewell
- 👉 Day 4 Results: Lucky Loser Bu Shocks Jodar, Merida Stuns Rublev…
- 👉 Day 3 Results: Rain and Drama in New York: Zverev Survives a Thriller…
- 👉 Day 2 Results: Tiafoe Survives Thriller, Fearnley Advances & Wawrinka’s Farewell
- 👉 Day 1 Results: Massive Upset in New York – Djokovic Eliminated!
- Note: This list of recaps and results is updated daily.
US Open 2026 Prize Money
This year, the organizers have prepared an even bigger budget for the participants. Find out exactly how much money each round brings, and how much the title is worth.
US Open History and Trivia
Besides modern tennis, the New York complex hides a rich history. If you are interested in what goes on behind the scenes, we have prepared special stories:
- 👉 Who was Arthur Ashe and why is the biggest stadium named after him?
- 👉 Why is the complex called Flushing Meadows?
- 👉 History of the blue court: When did the US Open stop being played on grass and clay?
Draw and Main Favorites
Who has the easiest path to the final? We analyze potential matchups, the form of the seeded players, and the “mines” in the draw that can surprise the favorites.
US Open 2026 Draw
Follow your favorite players’ path from the first round to the final. As the tournament progresses, we will add and update the official tournament brackets here.
Main Draw
The official main draw bracket for the US Open 2026 is finally here. Download or view the complete draws in PDF format below:
Qualifying (Men’s and Women’s)
Below you can view the complete qualifying draw for the US Open 2026.
Men’s Qualifying Draw
Women’s Qualifying Draw
Who secured a spot through qualifying?
Following highly intense final qualifying matches, the names of the players who secured their spot in the main draw are now known.
Successful Qualifiers (Men):
- Federico Cina (Italy)
- Hugo Gaston (France)
- Ryotaro Sakamoto (Japan)
- Tristan Schoolkate (Australia)
- Jurij Rodionov (Austria)
- Harry Wendelken (Great Britain)
- Nishesh Basavareddy (USA)
- Lloyd Harris (South Africa)
- Francesco Passaro (Italy)
- Christopher O’Connell (Australia)
- Dalibor Svrcina (Czech Republic)
- Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria)
- Andrea Guerrieri (Italy)
- Tomas Barrios Vera (Chile)
- Cristian Garin (Chile)
- Coleman Wong (Hong Kong)
Successful Qualifiers (Women):
- Elvina Kalieva (USA)
- Francesca Jones (Great Britain)
- Mary Stoiana (USA)
- Himeno Sakatsume (Japan)
- Harriet Dart (Great Britain)
- Arantxa Rus (Netherlands)
- Anouk Koevermans (Netherlands)
- Lucie Havlickova (Czech Republic)
- Ksenia Liutova (Neutral)
- Storm Hunter (Australia)
- Zheng Q. (China)
- Tamara Zidansek (Slovenia)
- Polina Iatcenko (Neutral)
- Gabriela Knutson (Czech Republic)
- Robin Montgomery (USA)
- Lucrezia Stefanini (Italy)
Frequently Asked Questions about the US Open (FAQ)
The main draw of the US Open 2026 starts at the end of August and lasts until mid-September, while the qualifying matches start a week earlier.
The tournament is played on hard courts. Since 2020, a special “Laykold” surface has been used, which provides medium speed and a slightly higher ball bounce.
The official broadcasting rights for the US Open in the Balkans are traditionally held by Eurosport, while global coverage is provided by networks like ESPN. You can follow the matches on their TV channels and digital platforms.
The US Open is historically known as the Grand Slam with the richest prize money, breaking records year after year. We regularly update the exact amount for each round in our dedicated prize money section.
