The US Open 2026, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, is set to begin on Sunday, 30 August, and conclude on 13 September, with the men’s singles final on the final day and the women’s a day earlier, as reported by BBC. The tournament will be held in New York and promises record prize money and intense competition.

Key Dates and Prize Money

The 15-day hard court event includes a standalone two-day mixed doubles competition, which in 2025 awarded the title and $1 million to Czech pair Jakub Mensik and Karolina Muchova. The men’s singles title in 2025 was claimed by Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Italy’s Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 — In the women’s singles, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6 (7-3). Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos won the men’s doubles, while Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe took the women’s doubles, according to BBC.

Japan’s Tokito Oda and Yui Kamiji won the men’s and women’s wheelchair singles titles, respectively, with Dutchman Niels Vink claiming the men’s quad title; the BBC will provide live text commentaries, reports, and analysis across the tournament. BBC Radio 5 Live Sport will offer daily commentaries from Arthur Ashe Stadium via BBC Sounds.

Naomi Osaka and Her Mother’s Influence

Japanese player Naomi Osaka is set to compete in the US Open, where she will face Russia’s Anastasia Zakharova in the first round — Osaka, who reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, credits her mother Tamaki for her success. During her Wimbledon match, Osaka publicly thanked her mother, saying, “She cooks a lot and I feel like her cooking is powering me. Mom, I would really appreciate another meal tonight. Thank you so much,” according to the New York Post.

Tamaki met Leonard Francis in the 1990s and the couple moved to the US in 2001 after having daughters Mari and Naomi. Inspired by Richard Williams’ approach to training Venus and Serena, Francis taught tennis to his daughters. Naomi, currently ranked No. 13 by the WTA, has a 25-10 record this year and reached the semifinals of the Mubadala DC Open and the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open.

Streaming and Coverage Details

For fans in Germany and other regions, the US Open 2026 will be streamed on Sporteurope.TV, which secured the rights for the tournament. For 25 euros, viewers can purchase an “All-Access” pass to watch all main draw matches live. The platform also offers daily live conferences and on-demand replays. A high-profile tennis team, including Boris Becker, Barbara Rittner, and others, will provide commentary. The Fan Week, which includes the qualification rounds, mixed doubles, the Federer Showmatch, and “Stars of the Open,” is free to watch and available from 24 to 30 August, according to RP Online.

As for the women’s singles draw, several notable matches have been set. Robin Montgomery will face Maria Sakkari, while Storm Hunter will meet Marta Kostyuk. Young talents like Alexandra Eala and Mary Stoiana are also in the mix, with Qinwen Zheng facing Kristina Liutova in another key match. These pairings highlight the blend of experience and emerging talent in the tournament, according to Puntodebreak.