US Open Tennis Championship 2025: All You Need to Know

As the Summer Sun shines brightly, the world’s best tennis players are excited, and the roar of the crowd gets louder and louder. It means the US Open Tennis Championship 2025 is upon us! This is the 4th and final Grand Slam event after the great tennis events of Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and the French Open. This event is considered one of the ancient and renowned tennis events in the history of the United States.

What is the US Open Tennis Championship?

The US Open Tennis Tournament is one of the oldest known championships in the history of tennis. It is originally known as the US National Championship. It was first held in August 1881 in Newport, Rhode Island, which is presently known as the home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. A player must be at least 14 years old to participate in the US Open Tennis Championship. 

US Open Tennis Championship History:

Here’s a detailed look at decades of dominance and the unforgettable journey of the US Open Tennis Championship.

The Early Years — 1881

The US Open Tennis Tournament is commonly known as the US Open. It was first held on grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island, in August 1881. In these years, tennis tournaments are played on the grass courts.  Richard Sears was the 1st winner of the US National Championship, and he won seven consecutive titles in this tournament. At that time, only men’s singles and doubles were played.

Expansion of Event— 1887-1918

In 1887, the women’s championship was first introduced in history. It was hosted by the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Ellen Hansell was the first winner in this championship. Even though some more events are added in the next few years:

• Men’s doubles (1881)
• Women’s doubles (1889) 
• Mixed doubles (1892) 

All these events occur in different locations in the city of New York at various times zones. Due to World War l in 1915, the US National Championship was shifted to the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, New York.

The Open Era– 1968

In this period, the US National Championship was renamed as the US Open Tennis Championship, and many new reforms were added to this tournament. In 1968, that was the beginning of the Open Era, in which expert players competed with amateurs. The amateurs had won the first title of the Open Era.

From 1975- 1977, the US Open Championship was moved from grass courts to clay courts due to some issues in maintenance and fairness concerns. 

The Arthur Ashe Stadium (1997)

The name of this stadium has an amazing background. It is named after the legendary amateur player Arthur Ashe, who defeated the expert player Tom Okker in the Open Era US Open Championship. 

Arthur Ashe became the centerpiece of this tournament, and his name and performance remain memorable for the next generation. Arthur Ashe Stadium is one of the largest tennis stadiums, with a capacity of 23,000 seats.

US Open Championship in 2000

At the start of the 20th century, there were many advanced innovations taking place in the US Open Championship. These innovations attract more spectators every year. In 2006, the Hawk-Eye electronic line-calling challenge system was introduced.

From 2008 to 2012, for a few consecutive years the men’s final match was postponed to Monday due to some weather conditions. After that, the men’s final will be held on Monday to give them adequate time for rest.

In the tournaments of 2019, the most proficient player and five-time champion of the tournament, Roger Federer, participated. It is a part of history that Rafael Nadal won the men’s singles, defeating Daniil Medvedev.

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact — 2020

The year 2020 is remarkably different due to lockdowns all over the world. It had changed the economic and social scenario in the Global Village. Only this year, the US Open Tennis Tournament took place for the first time without any spectators, and strict health care rules were implemented. There was some controversy over the announcement of the wheelchair tennis tournament cancellation. 

Quick Summary of the History

What is the main Purpose of the Championship?

Here are a few descriptions of the purpose and objective of the US Open Tennis Tournament:

1. The main objective of the tournament is to honour and promote the world champions. The players compete with each other in a challenging and fair environment. It helps amateurs and players build their careers.
2. The US Open Championship promotes tennis in the United States and globally. This tournament is held by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and its main aim is to promote tennis on all levels.
3. This tournament generates its revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, live streaming, and prime time television coverage. This creates specific impacts on tourism and the  US economy.
4. It also promotes Gender Equality and gives equal rights to men and women in this game.