US Open 2024: When does it start, who will Emma Raducanu play and how to watch on TV

US Open 2024: When does it start, when is the draw and how to watch on TV

Emma Raducanu won the US Open in 2021 – Getty Images /Robert Prange

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter could meet in the US Open third round after being draw in the same quarter.

Raducanu will face 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin in the first round and if she wins could meet American Jessica Pegula in round two while Boutler’s tournament begins against a qualifier. Harriet Dart has been drawn against Chloe Paquet of France.

In the men’s draw, Jack Draper is projected to meet third seed Carlos Alcaraz in the third round but faces China’s Zhizhen Zhang in the opening round. Daniel Evans has been handed a tough draw in the shape of Russian Karen Khachanov.

When does the US Open start and end?

The US Open starts on Monday, August 26 and finishes on Sunday, September 8.

When does US Open qualifying start?

The qualifying tournament finishes today.

When is the US Open draw?

The singles draw took place today. Full details to follow.

When do the US Open finals take place?

The women’s final takes place on September 7 at 9pm. The men’s final is the following day at 7pm.

Where is the US Open held?

The home of the US Open is the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.

How to watch the US Open on TV and streaming in the UK

Sky Sports has the broadcasting rights to show the US Open live from Flushing Meadows.

Gigi Salmon will present the coverage alongside the likes of Tim Henman, Laura Robson, Karthi Gnanasegaram and Jonathan Overend.

How to watch the US Open on TV in the US

ESPN have the broadcasting rights to show the tournament.

What is the US Open prize money?

The US Open total prize pool is $75 million (£58.3m), up 15 per cent on 2023.

The men’s and women’s singles champions will each take home £2.8m and the runners-up will earn £1.4m.

Prize money for progression through the earlier rounds is as follows: first round (£77,813); second round (£108,937); third round (£167,296); round of 16 (£252,890); quarter-finals (£412,405); semi-finals (£778,123).

Which British players will be involved?

With Andy Murray now retired and Norrie injured, attention turns to Jack Draper to carry British hopes in the men’s draw. Daniel Evans is also expected to play due to his entry ranking of 58. His current ranking of 178 would have meant he needed to come through qualifying.

In the women’s draw, Katie Boulter, Emma Raducanu and Harriet Dart are all on the entry list.

Who are the defending US Open champions?

Last year, Novak Djokovic equalled Margaret Court’s record of 24 major titles with a brilliant performance over Daniil Medvedev.

In the women’s final, Coco Gauff stormed back from a set down to beat Aryna Sabalenka and claim her first grand slam title.

Latest odds

Men’s winner

  • Carlos Alcaraz 28/17

  • Jannik Sinner 27/11

  • Novak Djokovic 5/2

  • Daniil Medvedev 7/1

Women’s winner

  • Iga Swiatek 3/1

  • Aryna Sabalenka 9/2

  • Elena Rybakina 8/1

  • Coco Gauff 17/2

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