The US Open tennis tournament is currently underway in New York, with the BBC providing extensive coverage throughout the fortnight. The championship features the world’s elite players competing for one of tennis’s most prestigious titles, along with record-breaking prize money totaling $108 million across all competitions.
Spectators can follow the tournament through multiple BBC platforms. The BBC Sport website offers live text commentary, in-depth analysis, and match reports daily. BBC Radio 5 Live Sport broadcasts live commentary from Arthur Ashe Stadium through BBC Sounds, featuring commentary from Russell Fuller, Katie Smith, Abigail Johnson, and David Law. Dedicated tennis podcasts recapping tournament highlights are also available on BBC Sounds for fans seeking comprehensive coverage.
Several high-profile British players are notably absent from this year’s competition. Emma Raducanu, a former US Open champion, continues recovering from a stress fracture sustained during the grass-court season, while semi-finalist Jack Draper withdrew due to a persistent arm injury. However, other British competitors including Toby Samuel, Harriet Dart, and Fran Jones have secured first-round victories, offering hope for continued representation in later rounds.
The tournament features significant storylines beyond traditional singles competition. Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka return to defend their titles, while the Williams sisters—Serena and Venus—received wildcards for women’s doubles competition. The 2026 championship concludes on September 13 with the men’s singles final, following the women’s championship final on September 12.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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