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2026 US Open draw conducted, featuring top seeds and record prize money

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

2026 US Open draw conducted, featuring top seeds and record prize money

Summary

The draw ceremony for the 2026 US Open took place today at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The tournament, running from August 30 through September 13, will feature a record prize pool of $108 million, with the singles winners set to earn $5.5 million. Top seeds include Aryna Sabalenka as the women's No. 1 and Alexander Zverev leading the men's field., Carlos Alcaraz returns after a four-month absence due to injury. The competition begins with Fan Week on August 23 and includes several new formats and events.

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•Draw ceremony held today at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
•Record $108 million prize pool for the tournament.
•Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev are top seeds in their respective draws.
•Carlos Alcaraz makes a comeback following a right wrist injury.
•Main draw starts on August 30, culminating in finals on September 12 and 13.

Latest Updates

11:31 AMYahoo Sports — US Open 2026 Draw Ceremony Date, Prize Money, Format, Seeds Featuring Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz

What they're saying

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The 146th US Open is set to bring two weeks of exciting matchups to New York City. Held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the 2026 edition features a record prize pool, a packed schedule starting with the mixed doubles event, and plenty of major storylines, including the comeback of Carlos Alcaraz after a four-month-long absence.
— Yahoo Sports

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