What Time Is US Men’s Tennis Final?
The US Open Tennis Championships is an annual tennis tournament held in New York City, with the men’s singles final being one of the most anticipated events of the year. The 2020 US Open men’s singles final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 13th, 2020 at 4:00 PM EST at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.
What is the US Open?
The US Open is one of the four major tennis tournaments held each year, known as the Grand Slams. The other three tournaments are the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. The US Open is the only one of the four majors to be held in the United States, and it is the fourth and final major tournament of the year.
History of the US Open
The US Open Tennis Championships began in 1881 as the U.S. National Championship and was held at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The tournament was originally only open to male players, but eventually, the women’s tournament was added in 1887. The tournament has moved around the United States over the years, with the current venue being the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
Format of the US Open
The US Open is a single-elimination tournament that consists of five rounds. Players must win three sets out of five to advance to the next round. The final round is a best-of-five set match. The tournament is open to all players, professionals and amateurs alike, and lasts for two weeks.
Notable US Open Champions
Roger Federer holds the record for most US Open men’s singles titles, with five championships. Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors are tied for second with four titles each. Rafael Nadal is the only other player with three titles, and Novak Djokovic is the defending champion.
Famous Matches at the US Open
Some of the most famous matches in US Open history include the 2009 final between Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro, the 1980 final between John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, and the 2003 semi-final between Andre Agassi and Roger Federer.
Prize Money
The US Open offers one of the highest prize money pools of any tennis tournament in the world. The 2020 US Open men’s singles champion will receive $3 million, with the runner-up receiving $1.5 million. The total prize money for the tournament is $57 million.
How to Watch the US Open Men’s Final
The US Open men’s singles final will be broadcast on ESPN in the United States, and will also be available to stream on the ESPN+ app. The match will also be broadcast on television in other countries, and streaming services such as Tennis TV and Amazon Prime Video will also have coverage of the final.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for the US Open men’s singles final are available for purchase through the US Open website or through Ticketmaster. Seats for the final are limited, so it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance.
Notable US Open Moments
The US Open has been home to some of the most memorable moments in tennis history.
- In 2008, Roger Federer won his fifth consecutive US Open title, tying the all-time record.
- In 2009, Juan Martin Del Potro’s upset of Roger Federer in the final was the first time that Federer had lost a Grand Slam final in five years.
- In 2010, Kim Clijsters became the first wildcard to win the tournament.
- In 2011, Novak Djokovic won his first US Open title, becoming the first Serbian player to win a major.
- In 2012, Serena Williams won the US Open and completed the career Grand Slam.
- In 2013, Rafael Nadal won the US Open, becoming the first Spaniard to win the tournament.
- In 2014, Marin Cilic won his first Grand Slam title, becoming the first Croatian player to win a major.
- In 2015, Flavia Pennetta won the US Open, becoming the first Italian woman to win a major.
- In 2016, Stan Wawrinka won his first US Open title, becoming the first Swiss player to win a major.
- In 2017, Sloane Stephens won the US Open, becoming the first American woman to win a major since 2009.
- In 2018, Novak Djokovic won his third US Open title, becoming the first man to win three US Open titles in a row since Pete Sampras in 1995.
- In 2019, Rafael Nadal won his fourth US Open title, becoming the first man to win four US Open titles since Roger Federer in 2008.
Conclusion
The 2020 US Open men’s singles final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 13th at 4:00 PM EST at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. The final will be broadcast on ESPN in the United States, and will be available to stream on the ESPN+ app. Tickets for the final are available for purchase through the US Open website or through Ticketmaster. The US Open has seen some of the greatest moments in tennis over the years, and the 2020 final promises to be another exciting match.