NEW YORK - The U.S. Open will expand its main draw to 15 days, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Wednesday, kicking off a day earlier than the usual Monday opener for the tournament's first weekend start in the Open Era.

U.S. Open will look a little different this year as the major tournament will begin on a Sunday for the first time in the Open Era, which began in 1968. The final major tournament on the year will start on Sunday,

The Australian Open moved to a 15-day main draw for 2024 in a bid to reduce the risk of late-night matches at Melbourne Park. Last year’s U.S. Open featured the latest start to