The 2026 US Open is fast approaching, and millions of fans around the world will be tuning in to watch.This is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, and it promises to be another hugely competitive affair.Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 US Open men’s title after another thrilling battle with rival Jannik SinnerGettyCarlos Alcaraz heads to New York as defending champion in the men’s draw, after victory over great rival Jannik Sinner in the 2025 final.The Spaniard completed the career Grand Slam with glory in Flushing Meadows, and he is hoping to be fit to defend his crown this year.Alcaraz hasn’t played a competitive match since April 13, with a wrist injury forcing him to pull out of Wimbledon and the French Open, but he is due to return to action at the Cincinnati Open in August.Meanwhile, on the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka is bidding to complete the ‘three-peat’, after tasting glory in 2024 and 2025.But again, the Belarusian will have to be back at her very best to triumph, who has yet to win a Grand Slam in 2026.US Open 2026: Where to watchThe 2026 US Open gets underway on Sunday, August 23, and will conclude two weeks later on Sunday, September 13.This includes ‘Fan Week’, where the Mixed Doubles Championship will be played from Monday, August 24 to Wednesday, August 26.After the Mixed Doubles event and qualifying during ‘Fan Week’, the main draw then begins from Sunday, 30 August.It is being held at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York.The Men’s Singles Final will be the last event, taking place on Sunday, September 13 with the Women’s Singles Final the day before.Sabalenka lost just one set on her way to US Open glory last yearGettyIf you are in the UK, the tournament will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis.Sky Go customers can tune in via their laptops and mobile devices.Alternatively, a NOW TV membership can be purchased here.In the US, ESPN are the official broadcast partners of the US Open.The standard price for ESPN is $29.99 a month or a one-off payment of $299.99.talkSPORT will also be right across the action with regular updates, and talkSPORT.com will have all the big stories.The iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium will host the 2026 US Open finalGettyListen talkSPORT through the website or find us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.Download and listen to all our live commentaries via the talkSPORT app.For the latest odds and bet boosts for every big event, visit talkSPORT BET.Subscribe to the talkSPORT YouTube channel for news, views and analysis plus our regular goals show and for more, follow us on talkSPORT Facebook and talkSPORT on X.US Open 2026: What has been said?It isn’t just Carlos Alcaraz who is hoping to be fit in time for the US Open – Britain’s Jack Draper is also bidding to make a comeback.The 24-year-old has been battling a long-term arm injury, which forced him to withdraw from Flushing Meadows in the second round last year.Draper last featured at Eastbourne International in June, but has suffered another setback sinceAFPThis has continued to plague Draper since then, and caused him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon.Now, the former world no.4 has dropped to 147 in the ATP rankings, meaning he has missed the cut for the US Open main draw and is currently set to have to qualify for the major where he reached the semi-finals in 2024.Draper recently took to Instagram to share an update on his condition, writing: “These last months have felt like nothing but adversity and setbacks. “Most days I’ve spent in doubt, yet hopeful that I can keep taking positive steps forward and finding ways to progress. On days off, I reflect, and I’m only grateful for the struggle and what it’s teaching me. “Finding acceptance and being patient with the process has been my biggest challenge, but I know I’m getting closer to where I want to be!! “Very lucky to have such amazing people to help guide me through this storm, and so with that… we keep persevering. Thank you for all the support and love.”