US Open 2026 guide: Players, prize money, UAE timings and how to watch
The US Open returns this weekend for its 146th edition in what will be the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year. Held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, better known as Flushing Meadows, the tournament will see Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka return to defend the titles they won in 2025 . Here's everything you need to know. Who are the favourites? The men's tournament is…
The 146th edition of the US Open is set to commence this weekend, marking the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year. The tournament will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, commonly referred to as Flushing Meadows. Top-seeded players include Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Novak Djokovic, and Aryna Sabalenka.
However, several key players such as Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, Holger Rune, and others have withdrawn from the event due to injuries. The tournament will see matches run from August 30 to September 13, with the final scheduled for September 13 at 10pm UAE time. In terms of prize money, the men's and women's singles champions will each walk away with $5.5 million, while the runners-up will receive $2.8 million. The matches on TV in the UAE will be broadcast on beIN Sports and streamed on TOD TV by beIN.
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