For the first time, this year’s US Open schedule has been extended to 15 days. The tournament begins on Sunday and ends on September 7.
The expanded schedule means more matches for fans, and more chances to see some of tennis’s best players. The expanded format also means that many of the players’ matchups will begin earlier in the day. This means that if you have tickets to a match at night on a specific date, you can go to the day session first and watch some amazing doubles (which are usually played on hard courts) while waiting for your preferred player’s match to start.
One of the most important things to remember when planning your US Open experience is that match start times can be very volatile. This is especially true in the early rounds of the tournament, when the field has yet to thin out, and when delays are common. If you have a ticket to a match at night, you should plan on arriving at least an hour before the scheduled start time, and be prepared for a delay.
It’s a good idea to check the daily US Open schedule the night before and morning of each day, and download the official app. Using the app is a great way to track when the matches you care about will start, and can make it much easier to avoid missing any matches that you really wanted to see!
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