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The 2025 US Open has introduced a 15-day schedule commencing Sunday, August 24, with Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner defending their titles. Here's everything you need to know about the last major tennis tournament of the year, to be played at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York.

US Open: Novak Djokovic is set to play in the US Open. Before the tournament, Djokovic interacted with a young fan - Emerie - who posed as a lemonade seller.

US Open 2025: Several junior Indian players, led by Maaya Rajeshwaran and Kriish Tyagi, will feature in the upcoming tournament. Four others—Hitesh Chauhan, Arjun Rathi, Rethin Pranav Senthil Kumar, and Arnav Paparkar—will play in the boys' qualifying rounds.

Lacoste is honoring Novak Djokovic's legendary career with a limited-edition apparel line featuring a GOAT logo, replacing the iconic crocodile. As Djokovic aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open, this tribute recognises his enduring impact on tennis. Despite acknowledging age and fitness challenges, Djokovic remains determined to prove his dominance on the Grand Slam stage.

US Open 2025: Thanasi Kokkinakis opened up on the massive competition between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz before the hard-court major gets underway on August 24 at Flushing Meadows.

Jessica Pegula enters the 2025 US Open with a mix of pressure and renewed confidence after a runner-up finish last year, despite recent early exits at the Citi Open, Wimbledon, National Bank Open, and Cincinnati.

US Open 2025: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returned to practice at Arthur Ashe, easing fans' concerns after his Cincinnati withdrawal and signaling readiness to defend his crown at Flushing Meadows.

The US Open mixed doubles event had many winners - Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori as champions while carrying the mantle for the doubles specialists. And the USTA in bringing thousands of fans to an otherwise ignored competition. But teething problems cannot be ignored.

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori clinched their second consecutive US Open mixed doubles title, defeating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in a thrilling final. The Italian duo navigated a revamped tournament format that prioritised singles stars, securing a $1 million prize.