Carlos Alcaraz will make his return to the tour at the US Open 2026, scheduled from August 30 to September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, according to coverage from El País. Sidelined since April 14, the Spanish star arrives in New York aiming to defend the crown he captured last season.
Tournament Dates and Venue Logistics
The final Grand Slam of the season occupies two weeks of intense competition in New York. Matches run through September 13, utilizing the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.
First-round action across the singles draws is locked in for August 30, August 31, and September 1.
Draw Dynamics and Notable Absences
Alcaraz enters the men’s singles main draw as the second seed. Alexander Zverev holds the top seeding position, followed by Felix Auger-Aliassime as the third seed and Novak Djokovic as the fourth seed.
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The tournament field undergoes a notable shift following the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner. The Italian player announced he would skip the event due to an ongoing recovery from a right knee injury. Sinner stated that returning to the courts in Monte Carlo revealed he still required more time to heal fully. Alongside Sinner, the draw misses several prominent competitors, including Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Ethan Quinn, Sebastian Korda, Holger Rune, Gabriel Diallo, and Emilio Nava.
Meanwhile, Spanish player Rafa Jódar arrives in New York as the world number 13 after a strong North American hard-court summer that featured a runner-up finish in Washington, a semifinal run in Montreal, and a trip to the round of 16 in Cincinnati.
High-Profile Mixed Doubles Pairing
Beyond his singles title defense, Alcaraz adds a mixed doubles campaign to his schedule, teaming up with Serena Williams. Outlets including TyC Sports, ESPN Argentina, Mundo Deportivo, and Infobae report that the tandem has generated global attention, with reports highlighting a competitive purse surrounding the pairing. The duo is slated to open against a pair advancing from the qualifying rounds.
Complete Schedule of Rounds
The official tournament schedule maps out the path to the finals over two weeks:
- First Round: August 30, August 31, and September 1
- Second Round: September 2 and 3
- Third Round: September 4 and 5
- Round of 16: September 6 and 7
- Quarterfinals: September 8 and 9
- Men’s Semifinals: September 11
- Men’s Final: September 13 at 2:00 PM local New York time (9:00 PM peninsular time)
Broadcast and Viewing Information
Coverage of the US Open 2026 airs globally through the tournament’s official broadcast partners, with specific regional television channels and streaming platforms carrying live feeds of every court from Flushing Meadows. Fans should check local listings for exact channel allocations and live streaming packages.
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