The 2025 US Open, the 145th edition and season’s final Grand Slam, is underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, featuring both intense competition and major storylines on and off the court. According to CBS Sports, the men’s singles field remains defined by a growing rivalry: No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, the finalists in the last two majors, have both advanced with commanding straight-set wins in their openers. Sinner, who defeated Taylor Fritz for his maiden US Open crown in 2024, is defending his title after a dominant season. Alcaraz, most recently victorious at Roland Garros, remains his fiercest challenger.

Novak Djokovic, now seeded No. 7 and hunting for a record 25th Grand Slam, advanced past Cameron Norrie on Friday in a four-set battle. As ATP Tour reports, Djokovic endured early worries about his back but rallied with 18 aces and his best serving of the tournament to overcome Norrie, demonstrating the physical resilience that has defined his New York campaigns. Taylor Fritz, the current top-ranked American in the draw, also secured his spot in the fourth round after surviving a tense four-set match against Jerome Kym, keeping US hopes alive following the exits of Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. CBS Sports notes Shelton was forced out due to a shoulder injury during his third-round match, and Tiafoe was unable to overcome Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff.

On the women’s side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek continue to set the pace. Bleacher Report describes Swiatek’s first-round performance as clinical, dispatching Emiliana Arango in just an hour. Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open winner, beat Leylah Fernandez in straight sets, maintaining her grip atop the world rankings. American Coco Gauff, No. 3 seed and 2023 champion, survived a scare against Ajla Tomljanovic to reach the next round, while Amanda Anisimova led the American women with an assured straight-set victory, according to Bleacher Report.

Prize money at this year’s tournament has hit record levels as Wikipedia details, with $90 million total—nearly a 20% increase versus 2024. Champions will each claim $5 million, up 38.89% over last year, and even first-round main-draw losers now earn $110,000, reflecting a broader trend of increasing compensation for players at all levels.

The opening week’s biggest upset saw Madison Keys, this year’s Australian Open winner, fall to Renata Zarazua in three wild sets—Keys committed 89 unforced errors, underscoring the unpredictability and pressure of New York’s bright lights. Among international contenders, Jessica Pegula (No. 4), Mirra Andreeva (No. 5), Jasmine Paolini (No. 7), and Elena Rybakina (No. 9) have also advanced comfortably, battling through a crowded field of top seeds.

This tournament marks the end of an era, as Stacey Allaster directs her final US Open. Fans can follow every match live, with broadcasters and online platforms offering up-to-the-minute scores, highlights, and brackets.

As the second week looms, championship favorites like Sinner, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff, and Fritz—alongside Djokovic’s ever-present threat—drive anticipation for another dramatic chapter in Flushing Meadows. With rising stars and seasoned veterans vying for history, the 2025 US Open continues to deliver the high-stakes tennis spectacle fans expect from New York’s biggest sporting stage.

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