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What Is the ‘U.S. Open’ in Tennis?

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Just like in golf, the “U.S. Open” is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in professional tennis.

It is the final major of the tennis calendar, played every year in late August and early September in New York City.


🎾 Key Facts for Bettors

  • The Surface: It is played on hard courts. This is faster than the clay of the French Open but slightly slower than the grass of Wimbledon. It generally favors well-rounded players with big serves and aggressive styles.
  • The Atmosphere: It is famous for being the loudest and rowdiest tennis tournament. Night matches in New York are legendary for their electric (and sometimes distracting) crowds.
  • The Format:
    • Men: Best of 5 sets (matches can be long!).
    • Women: Best of 3 sets.