US Open 2024: Men's draw, schedule, players, prize money breakdown, and more
The US Open is nearly here, with main draw action set to begin on Monday, August 26. The men’s draw is packed with top contenders such as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Jannik Sinner, all vying for the top prize.
Djokovic enters New York as the defending champion and is on a quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. He made headlines last month by winning Olympic Gold and will be looking for further success. Alcaraz has had an outstanding season, winning both the French Open and Wimbledon, and will be seeking to avenge his Olympic final loss to Djokovic.
Sinner, the current top seed, comes to New York on the back of an impressive performance in Cincinnati. He is expected to be a formidable competitor at this year’s US Open. Others with a big outside chance include Alexander Zverev, Frances Tiafoe, Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz, and Ben Shelton, among others.
On that note, here is all the relevant information regarding the men's singles draw at the 2024 US Open.
What is the US Open?
The U.S. Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the tennis calendar and is held annually in Queens, New York. The first edition took place in 1881, making it one of the oldest tennis events.
Originally played on grass and clay courts in Newport, the tournament moved to the hardcourts at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows in 1978, where it has been held ever since.
Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Jimmy Connors are tied for the most men's singles titles with five each, while Serena Williams holds the record for the most women's singles titles with six.
Venue
The US Open takes place annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. The facility features a total of 22 outdoor courts, along with 12 additional practice courts. Among the 22 main courts, there are four "show courts" most notably—Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand, and Court 17.
Players
Defending Cincinnati Open champion Jannik Sinner will lead the men's draw as the top seed. He will be joined by defending champion Novak Djokovic and 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of the title. Other notable contenders include fourth seed Alexander Zverev, Hubert Hurkacz, Andrey Rublev, and Casper Ruud.
The home fans will have plenty to look forward to, with a strong contingent of American players in the men's draw. Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, and Sebastian Korda, among others, will all be aiming to perform well at their home Grand Slam.
Schedule
Main draw action for men will begin on Monday, 26 August. The first four rounds will take two days each and will go on till the next Monday, September 2. The quarterfinals will take place between Tuesday, September 3, and the semifinals on Saturday, September 7. The finals will take place on Sunday, September 8.
Prize Money
The total prize money up for grabs at this year's US Open is a whopping $75 million, an astonishing 20% increase from 2023. The men's and women's singles champions at the 2024 US Open will each receive $3.6 million. Below is a detailed breakdown of the prize money:
Where to watch
Tennis fans in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and India can stream live action from the 2024 US Open on the following sites and channels:
USA: ESPN
UK: Sky Sports
Australia: Stan Sport, Nine Network
Canada: TSN, RDS
India: TennisTV, Sony Sports
For more information regarding the broadcast of matches, click here.