Jake Rowland

A player can be ranked among the world’s best and still draw a tough opening match at the US Open. Seeding is designed to reduce the chance of the highest-ranked players meeting early, but it does not guarantee an easy route—or even a long run in the tournament. Here’s how US Open singles seeding works, … Read more

The most important thing to know about US Open scheduling is that a listed start time is not a promise of when a particular match will begin. Earlier matches can run long, weather can interrupt play, and a night session may not finish until well after midnight. If you are planning a trip—or just hoping … Read more

Five US Open titles sounds like a record—until you look at the champions who won seven. The answer depends on which era you count: early champions played under a different format, while the Open Era began in 1968 and brought professionals into the championships. Here are the key US Open records, with those distinctions made … Read more

A player can arrive at the US Open ranked outside the sport’s spotlight and, three wins later, find themselves on one of tennis’s biggest stages. That route runs through qualifying: a short, unforgiving tournament where players compete for a place in the main draw at Flushing Meadows. For fans, qualifying week offers a closer look … Read more

A US Open final can be a clash between established champions or the moment a rising player announces themselves to the world. If you’re searching for finalists, it helps to know whether you want a particular year’s matchup, a recent list, or the players who have reached the final most often. Here’s a guide to … Read more

The first name you spot on a US Open draw may be a familiar champion. The more revealing detail is often the path around that name: a dangerous unseeded opponent in round two, a possible rival in the quarterfinals, or a section that suddenly opens after an upset. Knowing how to read the bracket makes … Read more

At the US Open, the court under a player’s feet can change the whole feel of a match. A ball skidding through under the stadium lights is a different challenge from one that sits up in the afternoon heat, even though both are played on the same blue hard court. Here’s what to know about … Read more

A packed Arthur Ashe Stadium makes for a striking picture, but it doesn’t tell the whole story of US Open attendance. The tournament takes place across many courts and sessions, and its headline total counts far more than the people in the biggest stadium at one moment. How many people attend the US Open? The … Read more