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Everything you need to know about the US Open: The facts about Tsitsipas – Sakkari and the huge prize money

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2 years ago

August 28, 2023

Annie

Everything you need to know about the US Open: The facts about Tsitsipas – Sakkari and the huge prize money

The main tournament of the US Open is just around the corner and Sportish brings you everything you need to know about the historic tournament.

The time for the last Grand Slam of the year has come. From August 28th to September 10th, tennis fans will be looking to New York for the US Open.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari go into the historic tournament aiming to go as far as possible and the draw allows them to reach the quarter-finals with relative ease.

There are quite a few men who would like another duel between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

Among the women, Sambalenka, Rybakina, Pegula, Zambe and Goff form a five capable of dethroning Iga Sviontek.

All games will be broadcast in the Sportish match center, the tournament will be televised by Eurosport.

The data for Sakkari

Maria Sakkari meets Spain’s Masarova in the first round and the winner of the pair between Smiedlova and Baidl in the second round.

In the third round, she will likely face Kalinina, and in the fourth, Muhova and Haddad Maia. If she reaches the quarterfinals, she will play with one of Azarenka or Rybakina, while in the semifinals one of Sviontek, Ostapenko, Kvitova, Linete, Mertens and Goff awaits her.

Sakkari’s possible path to the final

1st round: Masarova
Round 2: Smiedlova/Beidl
3rd round: Kalinina
Round 4: Mukhova/Hadad Maia
Quarterfinals: Azarenka/Rybakina
Semifinals: Sviontek/Goff
Final: Sabalenka/Pegula

The facts about Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic are in the same quarter according to Thursday’s (24/08) draw, which means that the two players are very likely to meet in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

The Greek tennis player will start his duties against the Milos Raonic and, if he qualifies, Popirin are waiting for him. Eubanks is his main opponent in the third round and in the fourth one of Musetti and Fritz will stand in his way.

Unexpectedly, Novak Djokovic awaits him in the quarterfinals and one of Rude, Tiafoe, Davidovic Fokina and Rooney in the semifinals.

There are several candidates in the final, the first and best is Carlos Alcarath.

Tsitsipas’ possible way to the final

1st round: Milos Raodis
Round 2: Poppyrin
Round 3: Eubanks
Round 4: Musetti/Fridge
Quarterfinals: Novak Djokovic
Semifinals: Rude/Tiafo/Rune
Final: Alkarath/Medvedev/Rublev/Sinner

A total of 60 million euros will be distributed

The cash prizes given to athletes participating in this year’s US Open will be increased again. The organizers will pay out a total of 60 million euros.

They will thus donate 4.6 million more than in the previous year. It is typical that most prices are increased by around 15%.

The prize money

Ranking – prize money

Winner – €2,760,372
Finalist – €1,380,186
Semifinals – €713,096
Quarterfinals – €418,656
Fourth round – €261,315
Third round – €175,744
Second round – €113,175
First round – €74,990

The events calendar

28-29 August

Men – women, first round

30-31 August

Men – women, second round

1st-2nd September

Third Round Men – Women

3rd-4th September

Men – women, fourth round

5th-6th September

Quarterfinals men – women

7th of September

Women’s Semifinals

September 8th

Men’s Semifinals

September 9th

Women’s final at 11 p.m

September 10

Men’s final at 11 p.m

* With the exception of the final days, matches start at 18.00, except for the central pitch where they start at 19.00, while the last match is at 02.00 in the morning.

The points in the world rankings

The US Open on Sportish

All the action from Roland Garros is available every day in the Sportish Matchcenter, while you can watch the day’s broadcasts in the TV program.

Source: sport 24

Annie

I am Annie Mcadams, a news author at Sportish. I specialize in covering different sections of sports and have been writing for the past five years. My passion lies in uncovering new stories that are informative, interesting and captivating to the audience. I have a knack for finding the right sources who can provide reliable insight on trending topics.

Tennis

Australian Open Medvedev qualified in three sets for the 2nd round

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2 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Nancy

Australian Open Medvedev qualified in three sets for the 2nd round

(Melbourne) Russian Daniil Medvedev, 12^e world champion and three-time finalist in Melbourne, qualified on Monday for the second round of the 2026 edition of the Australian Open by beating the Dutchman Jesper De Jong (73^e) 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7/2).

“At times I could have been more clinical, so I hope I will be in the next few rounds,” he commented.

He played in Melbourne in the 2021, 2022 and 2024 finals but last year, as a prelude to a missed season, he lost in the second round against the American Learner Tien, then from qualifying but seeded N.25 this year.

This time, the winner of the United States Open in 2021 and former world No.1 will face Frenchman Quentin Halys (83^e) to try to advance to the third round.

“Last year was not my best season. But now, I’m playing better and better, so we’ll see,” commented Medvedev.

He is still undefeated this year after his title earlier this month in Brisbane where he reeled off five victories to earn his 22^e title in so many different tournaments.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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First loss of the top 10: The eighth ATP number ended the match at the Aus Open early

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3 hours ago

January 19, 2026

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First loss of the top 10: The eighth ATP number ended the match at the Aus Open early

Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime (ATP 8) finished competing at the 2026 Australian Open.

He went to court against the Canadian player in the first round. Nuno Borgesha (Portugal, ATP 46). After three sets, Auger refused to continue the match and the match ended after 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals

Nuno Borges (Portugal) – Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada) [7] – 3:6, 6:4, 6:4

Felix withdrew from the match due to left hip/hamstring problems that started in the third match.

Auger-Aliassime became the first tennis player ranked in the top 10 of the ATP rankings to withdraw from the Australian Open. In 2022, Felix reached the major semi-final in Melbourne.

Borzes is competing at the Austrian Open for the fourth time. His best result was the 1/8 final stage in 2024.

In the second round, Nuno will face the winner of the match between Juan Manuel Cherundolo (Argentina, ATP 87) and Jordan Thompson (Australia, ATP 111).

Video review of the match

Photo gallery of the match

Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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Australian Open Gauff in the 2nd round without trembling

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3 hours ago

January 19, 2026

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Australian Open Gauff in the 2nd round without trembling

(Melbourne) American Coco Gauff, 3^e world, passed the first round of the Australian Open without difficulty on Monday, dismissing Uzbek Kamilla Rakhimova (93^e) 6-2, 6-3.

“I tried not to put pressure on myself. I’m here to win the tournament. I will only be happy if I win the title,” commented the 21-year-old.

Gauff, who reached the semi-finals last year in Melbourne, his best result, will face in 2^e Serbian left-hander Olga Danilovic (69)^e).

“I trained against a left-hander, Alexandra Eala, because there aren’t many left-handers on the circuit. It’s going to be a tough game, but I’m looking forward to it,” Gauff said.

Winner of the US Open 2023 and Roland-Garros 2025, she served for the match at 5-2 but was unable to finish. She did so in the next game by taking Rakhimova’s serve for the sixth time.

“I would have preferred to end a game earlier on my serve, but we have many chances to break here,” Gauff emphasized.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.