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31 Aug
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US Open 2026 Draw: Seeds, Wild Cards and Matchups to Watch

The US Open is the 4th and final Grand Slam on the tennis calendar. This page is dedicated to the US Open draw from the ceremony through to the finals. The 2026 edition of the tournament runs from 30 August to 13 September. As always, it’s hosted by the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. Games are played on outdoor hard courts. It’s where the women’s and men’s crème de la crème meet to try and finish the year strong. Doubles, mixed doubles, wheelchair and junior events run alongside, as well.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbTdqUEZ6Ml9HckFXTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDczJTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ==Below is a...

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26 Aug
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Where to Watch the US Open in the UK

The Grand Slam calendar of 2026 reaches its final stop as the US Open 2026 is set to kick off at Flushing Meadows, New York, from 30 August to 13 September. As always, action is set for the outdoor hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the host venue from 1978. This year it arrives with a record $108 million prize purse — a 20% jump from 2025, with $5.5 million on hold for each singles champ. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka return as the reigning champions set to defend their crowns. JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbTdqUEZ6Ml9HckFXTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDczJTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ==Alcaraz returns from...

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25 Aug
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US Open Schedule & Order of Play (2026)

The US Open is the 4th and final Grand Slam of the tennis season. In 2026, it’s scheduled to run from 30 August to 13 September in New York. It’s held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Played on outdoor hard courts, the US Open brings in top men’s and women’s players looking to close out the year strong.  As befits a Grand Slam, the tournament has a huge draw. Expect men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles alongside wheelchair and junior events. Since it’s spread across a fortnight of main-draw...

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24 Aug
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Tennis Serve Terms: A Simple Glossary

Tennis serves involve several terms that describe how the ball is hit, placed, and delivered. This glossary explains the most common tennis serve terms, from first and second serves to different serve types and placements.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbVhyWnp4QzYzOG5XTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDU5JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== First Serve in Tennis The first serve in tennis is a player's first attempt to start a point. Players often use more speed or power because they still have a second serve if the first one is a fault.   Second Serve in Tennis The second serve in tennis is the player's final serving attempt after a first-serve fault. Another fault results in a double fault and the loss...

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21 Aug
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Tennis Scoring Terms: A Simple Glossary

Tennis has its own scoring terminology, from love and points to set points and match points. This glossary explains the most common tennis scoring terms with short, clear definitions to help you understand how points, games, sets, and matches are decided.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbVhyWnp4QzYzOG5XTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDU5JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== Love in Tennis Love in tennis means a score of zero. For example, 30–0 is called 30–love.   Match Point in Tennis A match point in tennis is a point that can decide the match. If the leading player wins it, the match ends.   Point in Tennis A point in tennis is the smallest unit of scoring. A player wins a point when their opponent...

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13 Aug
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Cincinnati Open Draw 2026: Everything You Need to Know

As a Masters 1000 tournament of the 2026 ATP Tour and the WTA 1000 tournament of the 2026 WTA Tour, the 2026 Cincinnati Open is one of the most awaited tennis tournaments of the month of August. The official Cincinnati Open draw was released on Tuesday, 11 August at 3 pm local time, or 8pm BST for the UK residents. The main tournament will begin on Thursday, 13 August and last until Sunday, 23 August.  Cincinnati Open is the third largest US tennis tournament after the US Open and the Indian Wells Open. It also serves as a final major...

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10 Aug
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Cincinnati Open 2026: Schedule & Order of Play Overview

In the annual calendar of tennis fans, one of the main events of the month of August is the Cincinnati Open tournament. Part of both the 2026 ATP Tour as a Masters 1000 tournament and the 2026 WTA Tour as a WTA 1000 tournament, it is the final major warm up event for a number of top players who are going to participate in the US Open later on in August.  The first edition of Cincinnati Open took place on 18 September 1899, making it the oldest tennis event in the United States to still be played in or around...

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10 Aug
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Tennis Shots Explained: Types, Strokes and Shot Names

Every rally and play burst in tennis is made up of different tennis shots. Each shot type serves a unique purpose. Some shots start at the point, others are used to develop a rally with patience from the back, while others help attack or defend under pressure as well as finish the point outright. A solid player rarely hits the same type of stroke twice in a row, because the situation is constantly changing. Thus, choosing the right response is as much part of a successful game as the technique behind it. Understanding the main tennis shot types and tennis...

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06 Aug
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Tennis Serve Rules and Types Explained

The play in tennis begins with a serve for every single point. It is a shot that the serving player takes entirely on their own terms. There is just the player, the ball and the toss, when you get down to it. That makes serving the most controllable stroke in the game and also one of the most important elements to master. Whether you’re a beginning player or a fan who wants to understand things better, knowing both the tennis serve rules and the different tennis serve types is essential. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know...

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04 Aug
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SET HANDICAP Betting in Tennis

What is Set Handicap betting in Tennis Set Handicap betting in tennis gives one player a virtual advantage or disadvantage in sets before the match starts. Your bet wins if the adjusted set score is in your player's favour.   Detailed Explanation A set handicap in tennis is shown as a positive (+) or negative (–) number of sets, such as +1.5 or –1.5. After the match ends, the handicap is added to or subtracted from the final set score to determine whether your bet wins. In a best-of-three match: –1.5 sets requires your player to win 2–0. +1.5 sets wins if your player...

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