Overview
- Fan Week and qualifying began Monday with public access to on-site qualifying and practice sessions and mixed-doubles qualifying set for Aug. 24–27.
- The USTA announced a record $108 million total prize pool that raises early-round and qualifying payouts and sets a $1 million prize for the winning mixed-doubles team.
- Organizers moved mixed doubles into Fan Week and shortened match formats to four‑game sets with no-ad scoring to attract top singles stars into the event.
- High-profile pairings and exhibitions are driving attendance and broadcast interest, including Serena Williams teaming with Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer’s scheduled exhibition that will air on ESPN.
- ESPN, the Tennis Channel, and ABC will carry extensive coverage while the USTA promotes a free Fan Access Pass for qualifying to widen in-person viewership and boost Fan Week’s profile ahead of the main draw.