The US Open, being the last major tennis event of the year, offers thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. In this article, we’ll explore the number of rounds in the US Open and the tournament’s structure to understand what makes the journey of the US Open so captivating.
How many rounds in US Open tennis? It’s divided into seven rounds, including:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Round 4 (Round of 16)
- Quarter-finals
- Semi-finals
- Finals
Of course, players must continue to defeat their opponents to make it to the quarter, semi, and finals of the US Open, which can be an uphill battle. Typically, the US Open spans the last Monday of August and continues for two weeks until a champion is awarded.
Are you still curious as to how the US Open works? Well, we’ve got plenty more to share, so keep reading!
Table of Contents
The 2023 US Open Schedule
The 2023 US Open Prize Money
How Much Do US Open Players Make Per Round?
When And Where Is The 2023 US Open Being Held?
How Many Sets Do You Need To Win In The US Open?
FAQs
What’s Next
The 2023 US Open Schedule
Per the US Open’s official website, here is what the schedule looks like for this year’s event:
Men’s Singles
- 1st round: Monday, August 28th / Tuesday, August 29th @ 11 AM and 7 PM
- 2nd round: Wednesday, August 30th / Thursday, August 31st @ 11 AM and 7 PM
- 3rd round: Friday, September 1st / Saturday, September 2nd @ 11 AM and 7 PM
- Round of 16: Sunday, September 3rd / Monday, September 4th @ 11 AM and 7 PM
- Quarter-final: Tuesday, September 5th / Wednesday, September 6th @ 12 PM and 7 PM
- Semi-final: Friday, September 8th @ 3PM and 7 PM
- Final: Sunday, September 10th @ 4 PM
Women’s Singles
- 1st round: Monday, August 28th / Tuesday, August 29th @ 11 AM and 7 PM
- 2nd round: Wednesday, August 30th / Thursday, August 31st @ 11 AM and 7 PM
- 3rd round: Friday, September 1st / Saturday, September 2nd @ 11 AM and 7 PM
- Round of 16: Sunday, September 3rd / Monday, September 4th @ 11 AM and 7 PM
- Quarter-finals: Tuesday, September 5th / Wednesday, September 6th @ 12 PM and 7 PM
- Semi-finals: Thursday, September 7th @ 7 PM
- Final: Saturday, September 9th @ 4 PM
Men’s Doubles
- 1st round: Wednesday, August 30th / Thursday, August 31st @ 11 AM
- 2nd round: Friday, September 1st / Saturday, September 2nd @ 11 AM
- 3rd round: Sunday, September 3rd / Monday, September 4th @ 11 AM
- Quarter-finals: Tuesday, September 5th @ 12 PM
- Semi-finals: Thursday, September 7th @ 11 AM
- Final: Friday, September 8th / Saturday, September 9th @ 12 PM
Women’s Doubles
- 1st round: Wednesday, August 30th / Thursday, August 31st @ 11 AM
- 2nd round: Friday, September 1st / Saturday, September 2nd @ 11 AM
- 3rd round: Sunday, September 3rd / Monday, September 4th @ 11 AM
- Quarter-finals: Tuesday, September 5th @ 12 PM / Wednesday, September 6th @ 11 AM
- Semi-finals: Friday, September 8th @ 12 PM
- Final: Sunday, September 10th @ 1 PM
The 2023 US Open Prize Money
The prize money for the 2023 US Open totals roughly $65 million, which is a record-breaking figure for the event. Last year, the US Open awarded players $60 million in prize money, so there is $5 million more to go around for 2023. This is also the most awarded prize for any tennis event this year, which certainly brings the best of the best to the United States.
With this 8% increase in prize earnings for 2023, the number could continue to rise in the coming years. Considering the amount of sponsors and advertisers opting into the US Open’s televised and streamed network, this only means more lucrative earnings for men and women.
Want to know how much a professional tennis player can make every year? Check out the in-depth guide about tennis players’ income.
How Much Do US Open Players Make Per Round?
According to the US Open, here is what the prize money looks like per round, per type of match being played:
Men’s/Women’s Singles:
- Round of 128 = $81,000
- Round of 64 = $123,000
- Round of 32 = $191,000
- Round of 16 = $284,000
- Quarterfinalists = $455,000
- Semifinalist = $775,000
- Runner-Up = $1,500,000
- Winner = $3,000,000
Men’s/Women’s Doubles (per player):
- First Round = $22,000
- Second Round = $36,800
- Third Round = $58,000
- Quarterfinalists = $100,000
- Semifinalists = $180,000
- Runner-Up = $350,000
- Winner = $700,000
So, the potential earnings, even for the first-round players, can be worthwhile. Doubles have historically paid less than singles, which is another thing to remember. These figures all represent how much each player on the court makes for advancing to the next level.
For instance, If you make it to the second round playing doubles, each person would pocket $22,000 and an additional $36,800 if they win and move on to round three.
When And Where Is The 2023 US Open Being Held?
This year’s US Open is from August 28th to September 10th, 2023. Location-wise, the 2023 US Open is being played at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. Live coverage of the event began on August 28th at 11 AM EDT and will continue through the finals.
Of course, you can also stream these events online on platforms like ESPN+.
How Many Sets Do You Need To Win In The US Open?
Generally, women’s singles and men’s and women’s doubles matches at the US Open are played in a best-of-three-sets format. In contrast, men’s singles are played in best-of-five sets formats. Athletes have to win six games to win a set — unless the score reaches 5-5, in which case they can also win a set, 7-5.
Want to know more? Here is an in-depth guide about how many sets are in a tennis match.
FAQs
Who Were The 2022 Singles Champions at the US Open?
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek won the titles of men’s and women’s singles at the 2022 US Open.
How Many Rounds Are There Before The Quarter-Finals At The US Open?
There are four rounds before a player can make it to the quarterfinals at the US Open. However, this applies to singles players, while doubles players only have three rounds before making it to the quarterfinals.
Who Has The Most Titles In The US Open?
For men’s singles titles in the US Open, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Jimmy Connors hold the most at five. For women’s singles titles in the US Open, Chris Evert holds the most, at a whopping 6 titles.
How Many Matches Do You Need To Qualify For The US Open?
Generally, the qualifying tournament comprises 128 players, and only 16 advance to qualify for the US Open. Therefore, a player must win three matches in the qualifying tournament to make it into the main draw.
How Much Are Tickets To The US Open?
Although this varies, tickets to the US Open start around $77.00 but may cost upwards of $160.00. It’s also worth noting that premier seats and packages can set you back thousands of dollars, so this does get rather expensive. Certain ticket sites even value the US Open at $207.00 to $19,316.00 per seat, which goes up as we near the final.
What’s Next
This article covered this year’s US Open, including the schedule, prize money, location, and other essential details. Whether you love to watch tennis or plan to qualify for the US Open next year, good luck and have fun!
Our article on the 2023 French Open is also worth reading.
