In 1973, the US Open distinguished itself as the first Grand Slam tournament to award equal prize money to men and women.Today, Arthur Ashe Stadium is named for American tennis great Arthur Ashe who won the first tournament that year. The US Open officially became one of four 'Grand Slam' international tennis championships - joining the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open - in 1968.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 can trace its origins back to 1881 when the United States Lawn Tennis Association held it's first championship tournament in Newport, Rhode Island.Since the schedule changes little from year to year, check out the tentative 2023 US Tennis Open below, and keep it here for the official schedule when it is announced in August promising wall-to-wall overage on ESPN & ESPN 2.ĭID YOU KNOW? US Tennis Open trivia and fun Facts:Īt Arthur Ashe Stadium, the outer court is American Express Card holders traditionally get a jump on ticket purchase with special offers in early June.Ĭan'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 9 (4-7PM ET) to the men's final on September 10 (4-7PM ET) on Sunday. Meanwhile, stay tuned as controversial star Novak Djokovic shakes things up in 2023 following hiis non-appearance at the Open due to COVID-related US entry restrictions last year.Ģ023 US Tennis Open tickets officially go on sale in early June featuring individual, full-series, and group plans. Their respective titles at the 2023 US Open in August.

Men's champ Carlos Alcaraz and women's No. 1 position in the world of women's tennis.Īlso keep a close watch on Carlos Alcaraz, Spain's pride and joy who - with his win at last year's US Open - became the youngest player and first teenager to ever achieve the world's No, 1 men's position at 19 years of age. Polish women's tennis superstar Iga Swiatek returns to New York to defend her title at the US Open after last year's winning streak that vaulted her to the No. This year, the US Tennis Open kicks off with First Round action on Monday, August 28 leading up to the men's final on Sunday, Septemtelevised in the US on ESPN and ESPN2ĭefending men's champ Carlos Alcaraz and women's champIon Iga Swiatek will be on hand to dazzle the crowds as tennis fever hits NYC in August. as New York City becomes the world capital of tennis in August and September. Get the latest updates, standings, player photos, history, and assorted U.S. Where: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City

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