Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie are slated to compete again at Flushing Meadows this Wednesday, with both hoping to advance to the US Open’s third stage.
Raducanu is set to face Janice Tjen from Indonesia at Louis Armstrong Stadium, commencing around 4pm (BST), while Norrie is scheduled to compete against Francisco Comesan in the second match at Court 5.
British tennis enthusiasts are anticipating a positive turnaround from the pair, particularly after a lackluster day that saw Katie Boulter, Billy Harris, Francesca Jones, and Sonay Kartal all exit during the initial round.
In other events, Novak Djokovic, a four-time US Open victor, will initiate proceedings at Arthur Ashe Stadium against Zachary Svajda, prior to Carlos Alcaraz, the 2022 champion, facing Mattia Bellucci in the headline match of the evening on the same court.
Jack Draper is slated to compete against Zizou Bergs from Belgium in the second round this Thursday.
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When will the US Open commence?
Following the mixed doubles matches on August 18th and 19th, the singles competition started on Sunday, August 24th. The tournament is following the lead of the Australian and French Open by extending to a 15-day event. This adjustment means that the men’s and women’s singles first rounds will unfold over the initial three days.
What is the structure of the men’s draw?
What is the structure of the women’s draw?
Schedule for Wednesday’s matches
Arthur Ashe Stadium
4.30pm
Novak Djokovic (Srb, 7) vs Zachary Svajda (US)
Jessica Pegula (US, 4) vs Anna Blinkova (Rus)
12am
Mattia Bellucci (Ita) vs Carlos Alcaraz (Spa, 2)
Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs Veronika Kudermetova
Louis Armstrong Stadium
4pm
Emma Raducanu (GB) vs Janice Tjen (Ina)
Lloyd Harris (SA) vs Taylor Fritz (US, 4)
12am
Iva Jovic (US) vs Jasmine Paolini (Ita, 7)
Ben Shelton (US, 6) vs Pablo Carreno Busta (Spa)
Grandstand
4pm
Emma Navarro (US, 10) vs Caty McNally (US)
Joao Fonseca (Bra) vs Tomas Machac (Cze, 21)
Francis Tiafoe (US, 17) vs Martin Damm Jnr (US)
Anastasia Potapova (Rus) vs Mirra Andreeva (Rus, 5)
Stadium 17
4pm
Victoria Azarenka (Blr) vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Rus)
Raphael Collignon (Bel) vs Casper Ruud (Nor, 12)
Elene Rybakina (Kaz, 9) vs Tereza Valentova (Cze)
Jan-Lennard Struff (Ger) vs Holger Rune (Den, 11)
Court 5
4pm
Jiri Lehecka (Cze) vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry (Arg)
Cameron Norrie (GB) vs Francisco Comesana (Arg)
Elise Mertens (Bel) vs Lulu Sun (NZ)
Elsa Jacquemot (Fra) vs Leylah Fernandez (Can, 31)
Court 7
6pm
Cristina Bucas (Spa) vs Alexandra Eala (Phl)
Jakub Mensik (Cze) vs Ugo Blanchet (Fra)
McCartney Kessler (US, 32) vs Marketa Vondrousova (Cze)
Court 10
7pm
Arthur Rinderknech (Fra) vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (Spa, 18)
Liudmila Samsonova (Rus) vs Priscilla Hon (Aus)
Court 11
6pm
Benjamin Bonzi (Fra) vs Marcos Giron (US)
Jelena Ostapenko (Lat, 25) vs Taylor Townsend (US)
Jordan Thompson (Aus) vs Adrian Mannarino (Fra)
Court 12
4pm
Brandon Nakashima (US, 30) vs Jerome Kym (Swi)
Moyuka Uchihima (Jpn) vs Barbora Krejcikova (Cze)
Luciano Darderi (Ita, 32) vs Eliot Spizzirri (US)
Ann Li (US) vs Belinda Bencic (Swa, 16)
Besides Raducanu and Draper, which other British players are still participating?
Only Jacob Fearnley and Cameron Norrie remain.
Katie Boulter was defeated by the 27th-seeded Marta Kostyuk during the opening round, while Sonay Kartal’s journey concluded against the 18th-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia. Billy Harris and Francesca Jones also faced elimination, marking a disappointing Tuesday for British players in the tournament.
Where to view the US Open via TV and streaming in the UK
Sky Sports possesses the broadcasting rights to present the US Open, inclusive of the newly introduced mixed doubles, live from Flushing Meadows.
Gigi Salmon is the presenter of the coverage, supported by analysts Tim Henman, Laura Robson, Martina Navratilova, Marion Bartoli, Karthi Gnanasegaram, Feliciano López, Naomi Cavaday, and Jonathan Overend.
How to watch the US Open on TV in the US
ESPN holds the broadcasting rights for the tournament for the 17th year running. Their networks will offer comprehensive coverage from start to finish, totaling over 170 hours through ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.
Where is the US Open staged?
The tournament is hosted at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Taylor Fritz in action during last year’s final in Arthur Ashe Stadium – the US Open’s showcase court – Getty Images/Al Bello
Mixed doubles competition
Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula were unable to secure their spot in the US Open mixed doubles final, following a semi-final defeat to Iga Swiatek and Casper Rudd.
Swiatek and Rudd subsequently lost the final against doubles specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. The Italian duo defeated Swiatek and Rudd with scores of 6-3, 5-7 (10-6), triumphing in four matches across two days to secure $1 million (£740,000) – a considerable increase compared to their New York earnings last year, achieved in a vastly different format.
Draper, the British No. 1, and Pegula, representing America, entered the event – which was introduced for the first time in the week leading up to the main tournament – as top seeds. They comfortably progressed to the semi-finals on Tuesday, recording two victories, including one against Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in the opening round.
Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula could not close out their semi-final despite winning the first set – AP/Yuki Iwamura
The substantial alteration to the event, intended to attract prominent players who typically bypass grand slam doubles, has seen success but also sparked debate.
Errani and Vavassori were among numerous critics of the modifications made to the competition, which excluded virtually every other traditional doubles team, but they expressed nothing but joy – and shared numerous embraces – after establishing a swift lead in the match tie-break, maintaining it before a sizable audience within Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, whose place in the new-look tournament was initially under threat, defended their crown with a thrilling victory – Getty Images/Robert Prange
How can one acquire US Open tickets
Tickets are available for purchase here. Anticipation is high for matches featuring two-time champion Venus Williams, who has been granted a wild card entry into the tournament at age 45. The holder of seven major titles returned to competition earlier this summer after a hiatus of more than a year. She is set to become the oldest singles player to participate at Flushing Meadows since Renee Richards, who was 47 in 1981.
What is the value of the US Open prize money?
American tennis officials made a surprising announcement, revealing a 20% increase in prize money. Despite sustained efforts from leading players to secure larger payouts from major tournaments, few anticipated such a significant shift.
The United States Tennis Association has established a total prize fund of $90 million (£67 million). The victors of the men’s and women’s singles competitions will each receive a substantial $5 million, or £3.75 million.
These considerable amounts may overshadow Wimbledon in terms of financial reward. The most recent prize fund at SW19 totaled £53,500,000. The All England Club seemed content with this amount, which signified a 7% increase from the 2024 figures. However, they now find themselves lagging approximately 25% behind their counterparts across the Atlantic.
Men’s and women’s singles
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Quarter-finalists: $660,000
Men’s and women’s doubles
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Quarter-finalists: $125,000
Mixed doubles
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Quarter-finalists: $100,000
When are the US Open finals scheduled?
The women’s final is scheduled for Saturday, September 6th, with the men’s final taking place the following day.
British players at the US Open
Men’s singles
Qualified automatically
Jack Draper
Cameron Norrie
Jacob Fearnley
Qualifying tournament
Dan Evans – defeated in first round
Jay Clarke – defeated in second round
Johannus Monday – defeated in first round
Jan Choinski – defeated in first round
Jack Pinnington Jones – defeated in first round
George Loffhagen – defeated in first round
Oliver Crawford – defeated in second round
Billy Harris – defeated in third round, qualified for main draw as a lucky loser
Women’s singles
Qualified automatically
Emma Raducanu
Katie Boulter
Sonay Kartal
Qualifying tournament
Fran Jones – qualified for main draw
Heather Watson – defeated in first round
Jodie Burrage – lost in the second round
Harriet Dart – defeated in the second round
Who are the reigning champions?
Jannik Sinner proved too formidable for Taylor Fritz in the previous year’s final, securing a victory with scores of 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
In the women’s final, Aryna Sabalenka maintained composure to overcome Jessica Pegula with scores of 7-5, 7-5.
Aryna Sabalenka will be back in New York to defend her title – Reuters/Mike Segar
Current odds
Men’s title
Women’s title
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