The 2026 US Open tennis tournament begins at Flushing Meadows

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The 2026 US Open tennis tournament begins at Flushing Meadows
Summary

The 2026 US Open begins today at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Play continues through the final on September 13. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will not participate due to a right knee injury. Carlos Alcaraz returns to the tournament following a wrist injury that sidelined him for several months. Multiple Italian players, including Lorenzo Musetti, Flavio Cobolli, and Jasmine Paolini, are entered in the respective men's and women's fields.

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  • The 2026 US Open tournament runs from August 31 through September 13.
  • Jannik Sinner withdrew from the event due to a right knee injury.
  • Carlos Alcaraz returns to competition after recovering from a wrist injury.
  • Matches are held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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The tennis summer is heating up even more and heading straight to New York. The hard courts of Flushing Meadows are ready to host the final and highly anticipated Grand Slam event: the 2026 US Open.Fr...

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