Main US Open venue in Queens, named after tennis pioneer
Jannik Sinner has retained his Wimbledon men's singles title, beating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court. The world No.1 has claimed his fifth Grand Slam and his second consecutive Wimbledon crown after recovering from a shock French Open exit last month.
The four majors have unveiled a record prize pool and new player welfare measures, including a Grand Slam Player Council and a dedicated funding stream, in response to player protests over remuneration. The US Open will host the first implementation, with substantial increases across categories, and a $2 million allocation to a new player support programme.
The US Open has announced Serena Williams will partner Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles main draw. The pair will compete in the revamped two-day, 16-team format with a $1 million prize. Williams is not planning singles, while Alcaraz is returning from a right wrist injury.
Roger Federer is set to play a brief return match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, his first appearance there since 2019, in an exhibition with Andy Roddick and doubles with John McEnroe. He emphasizes uncertainty about a full comeback but expresses joy at revisiting New York before his Hall of Fame enshrinement. Djokovic in a separate profile is shown expressing a relentless pursuit of improvement, defining his career as a constant search for self-betterment.