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It’s Official: The U.S. Open Is a 3-Week Event
Just a decade ago, U.S. Open qualifying was a well-kept secret. The week before the main draw, tennis die-hards would stroll into the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for free to watch top players practice and lower-ranked players battle on the outer courts with very little fanfare. Since 2017, when it was offi…
Published 28 Aug 2026Curated by Transfer Window
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Just a decade ago, U.S. Open qualifying was a well-kept secret. The week before the main draw, tennis die-hards would stroll into the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for free to watch top players practice and lower-ranked players battle on the outer courts with very little fanfare. Since 2017, when it was offi…