NEW YORK: The US Open will expand its main draw to 15 days, the United States Tennis Association said on Wednesday, kicking off a day earlier than the usual Monday opener for the tournament`s first weekend start in the Open Era.

The schedule change will see the men`s and women`s singles first rounds play out over three days from, Aug 24. The added day will allow main draw access for another 70,000 attendees or more, after a third straight year of record-breaking attendance in 2024.-Reuters