The 2019 U.S. Open, the final major of the year on the tennis calendar, will be the 139th edition of the iconic tournament.
The defending champions are Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic.
Serena Williams, who lost last year’s controversial final to Osaka, returns to seek a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title. Williams, in the bottom half of the draw as the No. 8 seed, faces longtime rival Maria Sharapova in the first round. Fifteen-year-old phenom Coco Gauff is also in the field, in the top half of the draw, and could face the No. 1 seed Osaka in the third round.
Djokovic also defends his title as the No. 1 seed. He is in the same half of the bracket as No. 3 seed Roger Federer, meaning the two legends could play in the semifinals. No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal is in the bottom half of the draw.
Here’s how to follow the two weeks of thrilling tennis action:
When does the U.S. Open begin and what are the key dates on the schedule?
The U.S. Open begins Monday, August 26 and runs through Sunday, September 8.
The women’s semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, September 5, and the women’s final is on Saturday, September 7.
The men’s semifinals are scheduled for Friday, September 6, and the men’s final is on Sunday, September 8.
Where does the U.S. Open take place?
The U.S. Open is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
What is the prize money for the 2019 U.S. Open?
The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive $3,850,000 — a record amount in the history of Grand Slam tournaments.
The men’s and women’s champion doubles teams will each receive $740,000. The total amount of player compensation will exceed $57 million for the first time.
What channel is the U.S Open on and is there a live-stream?
ESPN and ESPN2 will air daily coverage of the U.S. Open. The U.S. Open will live-stream every court on ESPN3 and ESPN+, with additional daily coverage specific to ESPN+.
New subscriptions for ESPN+ cost $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.
Here is the full TV schedule:
Monday, August 26 — First round
Noon-6PM, ESPN
6PM-11PM, ESPN2
Tuesday, August 27 — First round
Noon-11PM, ESPN
Wednesday, August 28 — Second round
Noon-11PM, ESPN
Thursday, August 29 — Second round
Noon-6PM, ESPN
6PM-11PM, ESPN2
Friday, August 30 — Third round
Noon-6PM, ESPN
6PM-11PM, ESPN2
Saturday, August 31 — Third round
11AM-11PM, ESPN2
Sunday, September 1 — Round of 16
11AM-7PM, ESPN
7PM-11PM, ESPN2
Monday, September 2 — Round of 16
11AM-11PM, ESPN2
Tuesday, September 3 — Men’s and women’s quarterfinals
Noon-11PM, ESPN
Wednesday, September 4 — Men’s and women’s quarterfinals
Noon-11PM, ESPN
Thursday, September 5 — Women’s semifinals
7PM-11PM, ESPN
Friday, September 6
Noon-2PM, ESPN 2 (Men’s doubles final)
4PM-11PM, ESPN (Men’s semifinals)
Saturday, September 7 — Women’s final
4PM-7PM, ESPN
Sunday, September 8
1PM-3PM, ESPN2 (Women’s doubles final)
4PM-7PM, ESPN (Men’s final)