US Open 2021: All information, TV, players, favorites, draw, prize money
The US Open will begin in New York City on Monday, August 30, 2021. All information about the last Grand Slam tournament of the year can be found here.
by tennisnet.com
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Aug 24, 2021, 07:48 am
Who is missing from the US Open 2021?
There are some absences among the men: Defending champion Dominic Thiem had to cancel due to an injury, as did Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer . On the women's side, the entire world should be at the start. There are only question marks behind Simona Halep's physical condition.
Who are the favorites?
For men, Novak Djokovic is aiming for the first calendar Grand Slam of the Open Era after his victories in Melbourne, Paris and Wimbledon. The first challengers to compete in New York are Olympic champion Alexander Zverev and world number two Daniil Medvedev . Stefanos Tsitsipas can also calculate his chances.
In the women’s category, Ashleigh Barty underscored her favorite position with her win in Cincinnati. But defending champion Naomi Osaka can also be expected. In addition, there are players with Karolina Pliskova , Olympic champion Belinda Bencic and Aryna Sabalenka , who are always good for a surprise.
When does the draw take place?
The draw for the main fields for women and men will take place on Friday, August 27, 2021.
Where can you see the US Open on TV and livestream?
From Monday, August 30th, Eurosport will broadcast all matches of the US Open 2021 on TV and livestream in Eurosport Player and on Joyn.
Will spectators be allowed?
After the ghost games in 2020, fans will again be allowed at the US Open this year. However, the qualification takes place without spectators.
How much prize money is there to win at the US Open 2021?
Here is the breakdown of the prize money for the individual competitions in US dollars. A total of 57.5 million US dollars will be distributed across all competitions.
| Winner | 2,500,000.- |
| Finalist | 1,250,000.- |
| Semifinals | 675,000.- |
| Quarter finals | 425,000.- |
| Round of 16 | 265,000.- |
| Third round | 180,000.- |
| Second round | 115,000.- |
| First round | 75,000.- |
Here are the winners at the US Open since 2011
| year | winner | finalist | Result |
| 2020 | Dominic Thiem | Alexander Zverev | 2: 6, 4: 6, 6: 4, 6: 3, 7: 6 (6) |
| 2019 | Rafael Nadal | Daniil Medvedev | 7: 5, 6: 3, 5: 7, 4: 6, 6: 4 |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic | Juan Martin del Potro | 6: 3, 7: 6 (4), 6: 3 |
| 2017 | Rafael Nadal | Kevin Anderson | 6: 3, 6: 3, 6: 4 |
| 2016 | Stan Wawrinka | Novak Djokovic | 6: 7 (1), 6: 4, 7: 5, 6: 3 |
| 2015 | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer | 6: 4, 5: 7, 6: 4, 6: 4 |
| 2014 | Marin Cilic | Kei Nishikori | 6: 3, 6: 3, 6: 3 |
| 2013 | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic | 6: 2, 3: 6, 6: 4, 6: 1 |
| 2012 | Andy Murray | Novak Djokovic | 7: 6 (10), 7: 5, 2: 6, 3: 6, 6: 2 |
| 2011 | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal | 6: 2, 6: 4, 6: 7 (3), 6: 1 |
Here are the winners of the US Open since 2011
| year | Winner | Finalist | Result |
| 2020 | Naomi Osaka | Victoria Azarenka | 1: 6, 6: 3, 6: 3 |
| 2019 | Bianca Andreescu | Serena Williams | 6: 3, 7: 5 |
| 2018 | Naomi Osaka | Serena Williams | 6: 2, 6: 4 |
| 2017 | Sloane Stephens | Madison Keys | 6: 3, 6: 0 |
| 2016 | Angelique Kerber | Karolina Pliskova | 6: 3, 4: 6, 6: 4 |
| 2015 | Flavia Pennetta | Roberta Vinci | 7: 6 (4), 6: 2 |
| 2014 | Serena Williams | Caroline Wozniacki | 6: 3, 6: 3 |
| 2013 | Serena Williams | Victoria Azarenka | 7: 5, 6: 7 (5), 6: 1 |
| 2012 | Serena Williams | Victoria Azarenka | 6: 2, 2: 6, 7: 5 |
| 2011 | Samantha Stosur | Serena Williams | 6: 2, 6: 3 |