New York, August 25 — The 2025 US Open has officially begun at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. The tournament runs from August 24 to September 7, featuring the world’s top tennis talent vying for the final Grand Slam of the year.
🌟 Opening Day Highlights:
- Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title tonight against rising American Learner Tien, who already holds four top-10 wins this season.
- Ben Shelton, USA’s No. 2, opened the day with a match against Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse.
- Defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka faced Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova, while Jessica Pegula, Emma Raducanu, and Taylor Fritz also hit the courts.
💰 Prize Pool:
- Total player compensation hits a record $90 million, with singles champions earning $5 million each.