The hard-court swing peaks at Arthur Ashe Stadium when the US Open runs 24 Aug to 7 Sep. This Grand Slam brings both tours together for 128-player draws, a $75.0 million purse, and night sessions that set the tone for the season’s final stretch. C. Alcaraz and A. Sabalenka return as defending champions in New York.

Every surface specialist gets one last shot at major glory. The world’s best chase the year’s final Grand Slam points under the lights, and the rankings often shift before the tour’s closing chapter begins.