The final Grand Slam of the year is hovering on the horizon as some of the biggest names in tennis are getting ready to compete in the US Open 2022. The tournament will commence on August 29 and end on September 11. Here's all you need to know about the last Major of the year.
Big names
The biggest name in US Open will be 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal, who is gunning to win his fifth crown at the Flushing Meadows in New York. Defending champion and reigning world number one Daniil Medvedev will fight to retain his title while young stars Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas will be gunning to pocket their first Grand Slam.
In women's singles, Emma Raducanu will look to retain her title while Serena Williams is likely to hog all the limelight as she will be appearing in her last tournament.
US Open draw
The US Open 2022 draw will be revealed on August 25 (Thursday). The time is yet to be confirmed.
US Open 2022 Schedule
Qualifiers: August 23-August 26
Main Draw: August 29-September 11
Doubles Final: September 10
Singles Final: September 11
US Open 2022 Prize money (Singles)
Winner: $2,600,000/2,000 points
Finalist: $1,300,000/1,200 points
Semi-finalist: $705,000/720 points
Quarter-finalist: $445,000/360 points
Fourth Round: $278,000/180 points
Third Round: $188,000/90 points
Second Round: $121,000/45 points
First Round: $80,000/10 points
US Open 2022 Prize money Doubles ($ per team)
Winner: $688,000/2,000 points
Finalist: $344,000/1,200 points
Semi-finalist: $172,000/720 points
Quarter-finalist: $97,500/360 points
Third Round: $56,400/180 points
Second Round: $35,800/90 points
First Round: $21,300/0 points
US Open Past winners
Jimmy Connors, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras have won the most number of men's singles titles (5) while Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, Daniel Nestor have won the most men's doubles titles (5). In women's singles, Chris Evert and Serena Williams have won the most US Open titles (6) while in women's doubles, Martina Navratilova has won the most titles (9).
