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28 August 2026

US Open 2026: All to know about the schedule, top seeds and favourites

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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US Open 2026: All to know about the schedule, top seeds and favourites

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka look to defend their titles as the year's final Grand Slam begins on Sunday.

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