With Roland Garros, Wimbledon or the Australian Open, the US Open is an annual meeting place for tennis fans. Every end of summer, the greatest players in the world meet in New York , in the park of Flushing Meadow Corona Park, to vibrate the yellow balls together!
And if the Arthur Ashe stadium is an iconic place at the US Open, the biggest names have set foot there. Names that, from Serena Williams to Rafael Nadal, allow tennis to show all its beauty, and make the US Open a key moment in the history of racket sport.
But precisely, if this tournament is so important, what do you need to know to become unbeatable? Players, key dates, iconic moments, a brief overview of the US Open, a tournament definitely like no other!
Who are the best US Open players in history?
Rafael Nadal
Since its creation in 1881 , the US Open has seen the parade of big names in tennis. Names which have, little by little, forged the history of the tournament, until establishing themselves as references . Between grand slam, first edition and final of madness, one can wonder who are the greatest players in the history of the US Open . Here is a small selection:
Jimmy Connors : Born in 1952, he won the US Open five times.
Serena Williams : if she is one of the greatest tennis players in the world, she marked the tournament, in particular for her six victories. It is also at the US Open that in September 2022, she announces her retirement.
A mythical place of the US Open
The famous “Arthur Ashe Stadium” is not only the stadium where Serena Williams said her goodbyes. It is also the largest stadium in the world by capacity: 23,771 people!
We also find, among the great names of the US Open in history, that of Pete Sampras , essential in more ways than one, in particular for having won 5 titles at the New York tournament.
And how not to quote Rafael Nadal ? A key player on the world tennis scene, he won his fourth US Open in 2019 against the Russian Daniil Medvedev, allowing him to win his 19th Grand Slam tournament.
Martina Hingis is also a name to know. Born in 1980, this Swiss player has an impressive record at the US Open!
Women have been part of the US Open since
Before, the competition was only for men.
Novak Djokovic : Iconic Serbian player, he won the title in the US Open final three times: in 2011, in 2015, and in 2018.
Roger Federer : the Swiss born in 1981 has five victories to his name at the New York tournament.
John McEnroe : Born in 1959, the American had four US Open medals in his possession: in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1984.
We also find, among the best players of the US Open, the American Chris Evert , who has six victories, just like Serena Williams!
Like Chris Evert, Ivan Lendl also counted a lot in the history of the US Open Tour, in particular thanks to his succession of victories in the final from 1985 to 1987: three titles in total, which contributed to forging his legend.
How to watch US Open matches?
Watching the US Open matches is a subject that all aficionados know. Because yes, in France, to know the winner of the American tournament, as to follow the women’s matches, there are not dozens of solutions . However, there are several!
When will the 2023 finals take place?
On the women’s side, the 2023 US Open final will be held on September 9 at 10 p.m. (French time), while the men’s final will be held on September 10 at 10 p.m.
The easiest and best-known way to watch the US Open tournament is to subscribe to Eurosport on television. Indeed, if no major channel offers the broadcast of men’s and women’s matches, Eurosport is the only channel with the rights to broadcast the US Open in France, and live!
In terms of prices , Eurosport offers different packs:
€6.99 per month for a minimum of 12 months.
€9.99 per month.
€69.99 per year.
Another solution, to watch the US Open, is to take advantage of its subscription to Canal + , which offers a Sport offer , and in particular essential content broadcast by Eurosport. From €34.99 per month, Canal + Sport can be accessed!
Finally, on channels that are not French, the US Open can be accessed. However, when you are not in France, it remains a very complicated channel, whether it is the Belgian RTBF or the Swiss RTS. Fortunately, today, the internet is there!
How to watch foreign TV from France?
To watch the US Open from France, all is not lost! It is possible to subscribe to a VPN (a virtual private network) which allows you to hide your geographical position and to follow the US Open as if you were live from New York. It works for Swiss channels and Belgian channels.
Finally, more anecdotally, if you want to watch an important head-to-head, a Pete Sampras best-of or a young Wimbledon star on American territory, the US Open Youtube channel allows you to watch some highlights of the New York tournament .
A simple and synthetic way to have only the summary of a match or the performances of the year of a single player (Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Chris Evert, etc.).
What are the most beautiful matches of the US Open?
Getting tickets for the US Open is a goal for many tennis fans. And this is probably due to some big tournaments, which themselves gave legendary matches. Indeed, the United States tournament is positioned as a breeding ground when it comes to marking memories.
And it must be said that since 1881, the US Open has given rise to great moments . Among these great emblematic matches of the US Open , we find:
The Pete Sampras VS Andre Agassi match in 2001. A cult quarter-final moment, especially because it was an extremely close duo, until Pete Sampras won.
The Rafael Nadal VS Daniil Medvedev match in 2019. A more than tense final, where Nadal will end up winning.
The match Novak Djokovic VS Rafael Nadal in 2011 , on the occasion of an exceptional final. A real fight of more than four hours, which will finally give Novak Djokovic the winner
But many other games have marked the history of the United States tournament. Among them are also:
- The Carlos Alcaraz VS Jannik Sinner match in the 2022 quarter-finals , which gave the winner to the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.
Did you know ?
Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player to become world No.
- The legendary duo in 1980 John Mcenroe and Björn Borg. A moment of anthology, and a difficult match, which will place John McEnroe as the winner
In 2005, the final of the US Open sees Roger Federer and Andre Agassi face each other, in the only final that the two players will play together. A match in the form of promise, therefore, which will end with the victory of the Swiss Roger Federer.
In short, so many moments which, each in their own way, changed the surface of the tournament, but also its deep history. Because it is at its great moments that we recognize the big tournaments, like the Australian Open or Wimbledon. Ready to grab your tickets for next year?
What is the 2023 US Open schedule?
From Monday August 28 to Sunday September 10, 2023 , the US OPEN will take up residence in New York. For this 2023 edition, the US Open schedule is quite clear:
On August 28 and 29, the men’s and women’s first-round matches will take place at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
On August 30 and 31, the second round matches for men and women will take place at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
On September 01 and 02, the third round matches for men and women will take place at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Thereafter, will take place:
- The round of 16 from September 3 to 4 (men and women),
- And the quarter-finals, from September 5 to 6 (men and women).
These two events also take place at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The semi-finals, meanwhile, will be held on September 7 and 8.
And you will have understood, the two grand finals of the US Open will take place on September 9 at 12 p.m. for women, and on September 10 at 1 p.m. for men . In French time, this is equivalent to late in the evening, around 10 p.m. But for such a moment of tennis, it’s worth staying awake!
What to enjoy the iconic “Arthur Ashe Stadium” for a season which, perhaps, will be just as much!
So, ready to grab your tickets? Whether it’s your first time in front of the tournament or you know the surface of the court very well, the US Open is waiting for you! Get your tickets for this season!
