For years, one of the few certainties in tennis was that a member of the Big Three — Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal — would walk away with a Grand Slam title. But with those players reaching the twilight of their careers, it is harder to determine when, or if, a new generation of stars will emerge. One of the earliest tests will come this week at the US Open, which begins Sunday at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

The 2025 edition of the season’s final major begins a day earlier than usual this year, and organizers have tweaked the schedule to give fans more opportunities to see their favorite players on the main courts. The tournament now lasts 15 days, with qualifying matches taking place over the first two weeks. This change coincides with a boost in prize money, which now stands at $85 million, including $5 million for each singles champion.

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

The tournament consists of five primary championships, men’s and women’s singles and doubles, played on acrylic hardcourts. The venue features 22 outdoor courts, which include four show courts — Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium and Court 17 — as well as 13 field courts and five practice courts. Tickets to watch the matches are available for purchase online or on-site at the venue. For the most casual fans, purchasing a grounds pass allows access to all matches outside of Ashe Stadium and lets fans bounce around between the shows courts and other outer courts to see as many games as possible.