US Open extends to 15 days for 2025 tournament
The US Open will adopt a 15-day schedule in 2025, following the French Open’s format change to ease scheduling congestion.
The US Open will officially expand to a 15-day schedule starting in 2025, marking a major shift in the tournament’s format. For the first time, main-draw matches will begin on a Sunday instead of the traditional Monday start. The change mirrors the French Open’s decision in 2020 to extend its tournament to 15 days.
The adjustment aims to alleviate scheduling congestion in the early rounds and provide increased visibility for first-round matches. With the expansion, the opening round will now be spread across three days instead of two, reducing the number of matches played per day and easing demands on players, broadcasters, and fans.
This change makes the US Open the second Grand Slam to adopt a 15-day format, with the Australian Open and Wimbledon still following a 14-day schedule. The updated format is expected to impact match scheduling, ticketing, and TV broadcasting, though specific details on session structures have yet to be confirmed.
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The US Open’s shift to a 15-day schedule isn’t just about easing congestion. It’s also a reflection of how the sport is evolving. More days mean more opportunities for exposure, bigger moments for lower-ranked players, and a scheduling tweak that could subtly shift the tournament’s rhythm. Whether this change enhances the fan experience or dilutes the chaos that makes the early rounds so electric remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—Grand Slams are adapting, and the US Open is once again leading the charge.
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