2026 US Open set to start with key players in contention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The 2026 U.S. Open begins on August 30 in New York, featuring top players including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka. Sinner, ranked No. 1, faces competition from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, while Sabalenka seeks her third consecutive title after a competitive year. The tournament schedule includes qualifying rounds from August 18 to 21 and finals on September 12 and 13. Prize money has increased to $108 million, with singles champions set to earn $5.5 million each.
- •2026 U.S. Open runs from August 30 to September 13 in New York
- •Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are top contenders
- •Prize money rises to $108 million this year
- •Singles champions will receive $5.5 million each
- •Qualifying rounds will be held from August 18 to 21
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 US Open schedule, prize money, how to watch year's final Grand Slam
"Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka lead the 2026 U.S. Open. Here's what to know about the tournament schedule, prize money and how to watch.
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