30 NOV 2024 · The 2024 US Open Tennis Championships concluded with thrilling victories across various categories. Here are the key highlights and news from the event:
**Champions:**
- **Men's Singles:** Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz, 6–3, 6–4, 7–5, to claim his first US Open title.
- **Women's Singles:** Aryna Sabalenka won her first US Open singles crown and second Grand Slam trophy by defeating Jessica Pegula, 7–5, 7–5.
- **Men's Doubles:** Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson took the title, defeating Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz, 6–4, 7–6 (7–4).
- **Women's Doubles:** Lyudmyla Kichenok and Jeļena Ostapenko won against Kristina Mladenovic and Zhang Shuai, 6–4, 6–3.
- **Mixed Doubles:** Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori triumphed over Taylor Townsend and Donald Young, 7–6 (7–0), 7–5[1][3].
**Tournament Details:**
- **Date:** August 26 – September 8, 2024
- **Edition:** 144th
- **Category:** Grand Slam (ITF)
- **Draw:** 128S/64D
- **Prize Money:** $75,000,000
- **Surface:** Hard
- **Location:** New York City, United States
- **Venue:** USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center[1].
**Withdrawals and Injuries:**
Several top players withdrew from the tournament due to injuries, including Rafael Nadal, Ons Jabeur, Marketa Vondrousova, and Cam Norrie. Other players, such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Barbora Krejcikova, entered the tournament with existing injuries[2].
**Event Schedule:**
The tournament schedule and session times were available on the official US Open website, allowing fans to plan their attendance[4].
**Post-Tournament Insights:**
Taylor Fritz, the runner-up in the men's singles, reflected on his performance, stating that he sees room for improvement despite his final run[5].