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US Open 2021 live stream: Date and UK start times and how to watch – Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka eye glory at Flushing Meadows
The 2021 US Open is up and running as tennis’ top stars take to the hard courts of Flushing Meadows, New York eyeing major glory.
Austria’s Dominic Thiem claimed the men’s trophy in New York last year while Japan’s Naomi Osaka won the women’s tournament.
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Some notable names have been missing from this summer’s major but it should still be a thrilling fortnight of elite action.
And so, as the world’s best battle it out in the Big Apple, here’s everything you need to know as we move into the second half of the 141st edition of the US Open.
US Open 2021: Date and start time
The major is being held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York City.
The venue has 22 outdoor courts with an additional 12 practice courts. The four show courts include the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand and Court 17.
There will be a total of 128 players starting off in the men’s and women’s singles.
Play started on Monday, August 30. Matches on the main court in the Arthur Ashe Stadium will begin at 5pm UK time (British Summer Time is 5 hours ahead of New York).
The men’s final will take place on Sunday, September 12 with the women’s final the day before.
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US Open 2021: The seeds
Men’s top ten seeds
- 1. Novak Djokovic
- 2. Daniil Medvedev
- 3. Stefanos Tsitsipas
- 4. Alexander Zverev
- 5. Andrey Rublev
- 6. Matteo Berrettini
- 7. Denis Shapovalov
- 8. Casper Ruud
- 9. Pablo Carreno Busta (OUT, first round)
- 10. Hubert Hurkacz
British stars Dan Evans (24) and Cameron Norrie (26) are among the seeded players.
Andy Murray had been added to the main draw after former champion Stan Wawrinka withdrew through injury, meaning that the Scot took part in the competition despite his recent injury woe.
He was, however, knocked out in the first round by Stefanos Tsitsipas.
As well as Wawrinka, Roger Federer is out with a knee injury, Rafael Nadal is out with a foot problem and defending champion Dominic Thiem is sidelined.
Britain's Kyle Edmund, Gilles Simon, Milos Raonic and Borna Coric are also injured.
Women’s top ten seeds
- 1. Ashleigh Barty
- 2. Aryna Sabalenka
- 3. Naomi Osaka
- 4. Karolina Pliskova
- 5. Elina Svitolina
- 6. Bianca Andreescu
- 7. Iga Swiatek
- 8. Barbora Krejcikova
- 9. Garbine Muguruza
- 10. Petra Kvitova
Serena Williams is not in the draw after she had to pull out with a hamstring injury.
The likes of Sofia Kenin, Laura Siegemund, Patricia Maria Tig and Wang Qiang are also injured.
US Open 2021: How to follow
Amazon Prime Video have exclusive television rights to the tournament in the UK.
The streaming service will have coverage of every match.
Read More on talkSPORT
The best of the action will also be live across the talkSPORT network throughout the week with regular updates on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2.
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