2025 US Open Preview: Schedule, Players to Watch, and Predictions

By: Emerald Green | Editorial credit: Victor Velter / Shutterstock.com

The final Grand Slam of the tennis season, the 2025 US Open, kicks off in New York City from August 24 to September 7 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. With the world’s top stars ready to compete under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, this year’s edition promises to be one of the most competitive yet.

From Aryna Sabalenka title defense to Coco Gauff’s home-court advantage, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 US Open, including schedule updates, top contenders, and new tournament features.

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2025 US Open Schedule & Format Changes

The 2025 tournament brings a few notable changes:

Main Draw: August 24 – September 7 (expanded to 15 days)

Qualifying Rounds: August 18 – 21

Women’s Final: Saturday, September 6

Men’s Final: Sunday, September 7

Mixed Doubles Mini-Tournament: August 19 – 20

This year, the US Open features a compressed mixed doubles format with star-studded pairings and fast-paced sets, adding even more excitement to opening week.

Men’s Preview: Can Anyone Stop Sinner or Alcaraz?

Top Favorites

Jannik Sinner 
The reigning champion and 2025 Australian and Wimbledon winner is playing the best tennis of his career.

Carlos Alcaraz 
The French Open champion and former US Open winner is known for his creative shot-making and athleticism.

Novak Djokovic 
Still a threat at age 38, Djokovic’s experience and hunger make him a dangerous opponent.

Daniil Medvedev 
The 2021 US Open champion thrives on hard courts and can grind down any player in the draw.

Dark Horses

Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul 
The American charge is strong this year, especially on home soil.

Jack Draper, Holger Rune
Young guns capable of big upsets if they find form early.

Women’s Preview: Can Gauff Win Again in New York?

Title Contenders

Aryna Sabalenka 
The defending champion has dominated the 2025 season with power and consistency.

Iga Świątek 
A four-time Grand Slam winner in top form after her Wimbledon triumph.

Coco Gauff 
The 2023 US Open champion will have the crowd on her side and enters with confidence after her French Open win.

Rising Threats

Jessica Pegula  – A consistent performer with big-match experience

Emma Navarro  – Dubbed a “predator” for her tactical intelligence and court presence

Mirra Andreeva, Peyton Stearns, Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka – All capable of breaking through

Mixed Doubles Goes Hollywood

In a bold move, the US Open will feature a two-day mixed doubles showcase, packed with high-profile partnerships:

Carlos Alcaraz & Emma Raducanu

Iga Świątek & Casper Ruud

Madison Keys & Frances Tiafoe

Naomi Osaka & Nick Kyrgios

Jannik Sinner & Emma Navarro

Expect electric rallies and entertainment value in this fast-paced format: first-to-four-game sets, no-ad scoring, and sudden-death super tiebreaks.

2025 US Open: Players to Watch by Category

Emerald’s Picks: Who Wins the 2025 US Open?

Men’s Champion Prediction: Jannik Sinner – Peaking at the right time with dominant hard-court form.

Women’s Champion Prediction: Coco Gauff – With the New York crowd behind her, she’s ready for another run.

Mixed Doubles Winners: Swiatek & Ruud – A balanced combo of control and firepower.

Final Thoughts

The 2025 US Open is shaping up to be a blockbuster. Whether you’re tuning in for the legendary veterans, the rising stars, or the glitz of the new mixed doubles format, this year’s tournament has something for every tennis fan.

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