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Venus and Serena Williams paired for first time since 2022 US Open

Received wild cards into doubles draw with 14-time Grand Slam doubles titles combined

Partnership marks rare reunion for legendary sibling duo

45-year-old Federer hits practice courts at Flushing Meadows for first time since 2019

Will play exhibition singles vs Roddick and doubles vs Agassi and McEnroe on August 25

Event is part of Hall of Fame induction celebration; tickets sold out immediately

Total 15 players withdrawn from 2026 US Open across both singles draws

Nine women out including Emma Raducanu; six men out including Sinner

Main draw begins August 30 with finals September 12-13

First time Arthur Ashe Kids Day event held at US Open

Free family event on August 23 celebrates Arthur Ashe legacy

Opens US Open Fan Week with interactive activities and player appearances

Annual event marks first time opening day of fan week, moving from mid-week

Free admission with family activities, on-court clinics throughout grounds

Largest grassroots tennis event honoring Arthur Ashe's legacy

19 players withdraw from women's and men's draws due to injuries

Raducanu, Holger Rune, and Brazilian prospect Fonseca among notable absences

Injuries include Rune's Achilles rupture and Fonseca's abdominal strain

Largest prize money in Grand Slam history announced.

Champions earn $5.5 million each; first round gets $140,000.

Fan Week begins with free grounds admission Aug 23-29.

Sinner withdrawal elevates Zverev to No. 1, Alcaraz to No. 3 seed

Djokovic projected No. 4 seed going into New York major

Cincinnati results still pending as final seeding deadline is August 24

Tournament offers largest purse in tennis history, up 21 percent from 2025

Singles champions earn record 5.5 million each for men and women

Increase follows lengthy player dispute over Grand Slam revenue sharing

39-year-old Serbian pursues record after 24 major titles.

Can face Alcaraz in semi-final if both advance.

Federer backs Djokovic to win championship.