All eyes will be on Katie Boulter, Francesca Jones, Sonay Kartal, Billy Harris, and Jacob Fearnley as they commence their US Open 2025 journey today. The British contingent faces a challenging start at Flushing Meadows, with several players pitted against seeded opponents and seasoned veterans, setting the stage for potentially thrilling encounters.
Katie Boulter will need to overcome the challenge of 27th seed Marta Kostyuk to advance, while Sonay Kartal, who captured the hearts of home fans at Wimbledon, faces an even tougher test against 18th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia. Francesca Jones, the British No. 4, will clash with world No. 59 Eva Lys, aiming to secure her spot in the next round.
On the men’s side, Jacob Fearnley will go head-to-head with Roberto Bautista Agut, the world No. 47, whose experience on the Grand Slam stage could prove decisive. Billy Harris, who secured a lucky-loser spot due to a main draw withdrawal, will face Canadian 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in what promises to be an exciting match.
These British players will be looking to emulate the success of Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie, and Jack Draper, all of whom emerged victorious in their first-round matches. Draper, currently ranked No. 5 in the world, had to battle hard for his four-set win over Federico Agustin Gomez. Following his win, Draper expressed confidence, stating, "If I can get that level back, I’ll be tough to beat, but there are so many amazing players in this draw." He also acknowledged the need to conserve energy early in the tournament, adding, "In any sport, you’ve got to fake it until you make it, that’s for sure."
Beyond the British hopefuls, Tuesday’s schedule also features defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner against Vit Kopriva, and Iga Swiatek, the reigning Australian Open and Wimbledon champion, taking on Emiliana Arango.
Tournament Overview:
The US Open officially began on Sunday, August 24th, following the mixed doubles event on August 18th and 19th. Following the lead of the Australian and French Opens, the US Open has expanded to a 15-day competition, ensuring the men’s and women’s singles first rounds are spread over the first three days.
Men’s and Women’s Draws:
The full draws for both the men’s and women’s singles tournaments are available on the US Open official website and various sports news outlets.
Monday’s Results (Highlights):
- Madison Keys defeated Renata Zarazua
- Frances Tiafoe overcame Yoshihito Nishioka
- Venus Williams lost to Karolina Muchova
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Reilly Opelka
- Barbora Krejcikova defeated Victoria Mboko
- Jack Draper defeated Federico Gomez
- Casper Ruud defeated Sebastian Ofner
- Mirra Andreeva defeated Alycia Parks
- Petra Kvitova defeated Diane Parry
- Miomir Kecmanovic defeated Joao Fonseca
- Holger Rune defeated Botic van De Zandschulp
- Elina Svitolina defeated Anna Bondar
- Cameron Norrie defeated Sebastian Korda
- Elena Rybakina defeated Julieta Pareja
- Daria Kasatkina defeated Elena-Gabriela Rus
- Karen Khachanov defeated Nishesh Basavareddy
Tuesday’s Order of Play (Selected Matches – All Times UK):
Arthur Ashe Stadium:
- 5:00 PM: Emiliana Arango vs Iga Swiatek (2)
- Followed by: Jannik Sinner (1) vs Vit Kopriva
- 12:00 AM: Ajla Tomljanovic vs Coco Gauff (3)
- Followed by: Alexander Zverev (3) vs Alejandro Tabilo
Louis Armstrong Stadium:
- 4:00 PM: Lorenzo Musetti (10) vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
- Followed by: Amanda Anisimova (8) vs Kimberly Birrell
- 12:00 AM: Greet Minnen vs Naomi Osaka (23)
- Followed by: Elmer Moller vs Tommy Paul (14)
Grandstand:
- 4:00 PM: Katie Boulter vs Marta Kostyuk (27)
- Followed by: Alexander Bublik (23) vs Marin Cilic
- 8:00 PM (Not Before): Ashlyn Krueger vs Sofia Kenin (26)
- Followed by: Christopher O’Connell vs Alex de Minaur (8)
Stadium 17:
- 4:00 PM: Marton Fucsovics vs Denis Shapovalov (27)
- Followed by: Danielle Collins vs Jaqueline Cristian
- Followed by: Billy Harris vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (25)
- Followed by: Hailey Baptiste vs Katerina Siniakova
Court 6:
- 6:00 PM: Francesca Jones vs Eva Lys
Court 12:
- 4:00 PM: Beatriz Haddad Maia (18) vs Sonay Kartal
- Followed by: Roberto Bautista Agut vs Jacob Fearnley
Other British Players:
Besides Raducanu and Draper, Cameron Norrie has already advanced to the second round, defeating Sebastian Korda.
Francesca Jones successfully navigated the qualifying rounds to secure her place in the main draw and will face Eva Lys. Billy Harris, despite losing in the final round of qualifying, entered the main draw as a lucky loser and will face Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Broadcast Information:
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the US Open, providing live coverage of all the action from Flushing Meadows, including the mixed doubles. The coverage team includes Gigi Salmon, Tim Henman, Laura Robson, Martina Navratilova, and others.
- United States: ESPN is the official broadcaster of the US Open in the United States for the 17th consecutive year. ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC will provide over 170 hours of coverage.
Venue:
The US Open is held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Mixed Doubles Recap:
Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula were defeated in the mixed doubles semi-final by Iga Swiatek and Casper Rudd. Swiatek and Rudd subsequently lost the final to Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. Notably, Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz participated in the mixed doubles event, losing to Draper and Pegula in the first round.
Ticketing Information:
Tickets for the US Open are available for purchase on the official US Open website. Venus Williams’ matches are expected to be in high demand.
Prize Money:
The US Open has announced a 20% increase in prize money, with a total prize pool of $90 million. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive $5 million.
Prize Money Breakdown (Approximate):
- Singles:
- Winner: $5,000,000
- Runner-up: $2,500,000
- Semi-finalists: $1,300,000
- Quarter-finalists: $700,000
- Round of 16: $415,000
- Round of 32: $250,000
- Round of 64: $150,000
- Round of 128: $90,000
- Doubles: (Per Team)
- Winner: $750,000
- Runner-up: $375,000
- Semi-finalists: $190,000
- Quarter-finalists: $100,000
- Round of 16: $58,000
- Round of 32: $36,000
- Round of 64: $22,000
- Mixed Doubles: (Per Team)
- Winner: $170,000
- Runner-up: $85,000
- Semi-finalists: $42,000
- Quarter-finalists: $23,000
- Round of 16: $13,000
- Round of 32: $8,000
Finals Schedule:
The women’s singles final will take place on Saturday, September 6th, followed by the men’s singles final on Sunday, September 7th.
British Player Overview:
- Men’s Singles:
- Automatically Qualified: Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie, Jacob Fearnley
- Qualifying Tournament: Billy Harris (qualified as lucky loser)
- Women’s Singles:
- Automatically Qualified: Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal
- Qualifying Tournament: Francesca Jones (qualified)
Defending Champions:
Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz in the 2024 men’s singles final. Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in the 2024 women’s singles final.
Odds (as of August 26, 2025 – Subject to Change):
- Men’s Title (Favorites):
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Novak Djokovic
- Jannik Sinner
- Women’s Title (Favorites):
- Iga Swiatek
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Coco Gauff
The US Open promises another two weeks of thrilling tennis action, with British players hoping to make a significant impact.