The a hundred and fortieth US Open is going down from Aug. 31-Sept. 13 on the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. This 12 months's US Open shall be not like every other, with new well being and security protocols in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fans won't be attending the tournament for security causes, as COVID-19 circumstances proceed to pose an issue for the nation. Some of the world's prime gamers have determined to opt-out, citing security issues for themselves in addition to others amid the pandemic.
Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andresscu, together with WTA No. 1 Ashleigh Barty and No. 2 Simona Halep, are a number of the stars who introduced they will skip this 12 months's occasion due to the pandemic. Five-time winner Roger Federer is out of the tournament with a knee damage.
There are some stars who shall be enjoying, with their eyes on one other US Open title, nevertheless. In the ladies's draw, 2018 winner Naomi Osaka (+175) and six-time champion Serena Williams (+400) are the favorites. In the lads's area, Daniil Medvedev (+188) and Dominic Thiem (+350) lead the field (odds by way of William Hill Sportsbook).
Friday's notable matches:
Men's singles:
Semi-final
- No. 20 P. Carreño Busta vs. No. 5 A. Zverev, 4 p.m.
- No. 3 D. Medvedev vs. No. 2 D. Thiem
How to watch US Open
- Date: August 31 - September 13
- Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, New York
- Channel: ESPN, ESPN2, Tennis Channel
- Streaming: fuboTV (try free for 7 days)
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