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2026 US Open Tennis Tournament Begins in New York
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THE BRIEF
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The 2026 US Open main draw commences at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30 and runs through September 13.
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A record prize pool of $108 million is available, with the singles champions each set to receive $5.5 million for their victories in New York.
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Top seeds including Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka headline the field, while notable players like Jannik Sinner and Emma Raducanu are absent from the tournament.