The US Open has a long history of being a launching pad for the sport’s young talent, and this year’s crop arrives with more momentum than most.

The title favorites, new talents and old masters to watch on the hard courts of the Billie Jean King Tennis Center over the next fortnight.

The 2026 US Open has already generated headlines well before the main draw gets underway. Between surprising late withdrawals, the World No. 1 spot being up for