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Get the latest updates, standings, player photos, history, and assorted U.S. Tennis Open trivia ...as New York City becomes the world capital of tennis in August and September.

This year, the US Tennis Open kicks off with First Round action on Monday, August 26 leading up to the men's final on Sunday, September 8, 2024 televised in the US on ESPN and ESPN2

Defending men's champ Novak Djokovic and women's champion Coco Gauff will be on hand to dazzle the crowds as tennis fever hits NYC in August and September.

2023 US Open - What to watch for

American women's tennis superstar Coco Gauff returns to New York to defend her title at the US Open after last year's stunning victory -- to became the first American teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999.

Along with defending men's champ, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz continues to Spain's pride and joy who will be back in hopes of dethroning Djokovic for the men's title.

Men's champ Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off again with
women's US Open champ Coco Gauff wowing the crowds in August.

2024 US Open in person and on television

2024 US Tennis Open tickets officially go on sale in early June featuring individual, full-series, and group plans. American Express Card holders traditionally get a jump on ticket purchase with special offers in early June.

Can't get to the Open? In the US live TV coverage of complete matches airs on ESPN and ESPN2, from the August opening to the women's final on September 7 (4-7PM ET) to the men's final on September 8 (4-7PM ET) on Sunday.

Canadian audiences can tune into TSN for complete coverage and across the pond Sky Sports has it covered in the UK.


2024 US OPEN TV SCHEDULE (all times ET)

Up ahead check out the official 2024 US Tennis Open schedule, with wall-to-wall overage on ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC.

2023 US Tennis Open replay

Novak Djokovic defeats Daniil Medvedev in the men's final .for a record 24th grand slam victory.

DID YOU KNOW? US Tennis Open trivia and fun Facts:

At Arthur Ashe Stadium, the outer court is green while the inner court is blue to make it easier to see the ball on television.

• The US Open can trace its origins back to 1881 when the United States Lawn Tennis Association held it's first championship tournament in Newport, Rhode Island.

• As the tournament grew in popularity (and since most players and fans were located there, anyway) the games were moved New York City at the West Side Tennis Club in Queens in 1924.

• The US Open officially became one of four "Grand Slam" international tennis championships -- joining the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open -- in 1968. Today, Arthur Ashe Stadium is named for American tennis great Arthur Ashe who won the first tournament that year.

• In 1973, the US Open distinguished itself as the first Grand Slam tournament to award equal prize money to men and women. 

• Record holders for most US Open men's titles include Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, and Roger Federer with five wins each. The most US Open women's titles are held by Chris Evert and Serena Williams with six wins each.

More about the US Tennis Open around the Web:

2024 US Open - Check out the official site with all the latest news, ticket information, photos, video clips, background info on the stars, plus a look back at past champions and U.S. Open history, and the complete TV schedule on ESPN.

United States Tennis Association - Jump into the U.S. tennis scene with the spotlight on the U.S. Open Series bringing tennis to American TV all summer long, together with the big game's winners and losers, player profiles, plus info on the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, and more on leagues, tournaments and USA Team Tennis.