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US Open 2024, Complete list of Winners

The 2024 US Open, held from August 19 to September 8 at Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City, concluded with groundbreaking victories in both the men’s and women’s singles categories. Jannik Sinner of Italy and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus emerged as champions, each claiming their first US Open title and adding to their growing list of Grand Slam achievements.

Winners List of the 2024 US Open

Event Winner (Nationalities) Runners-UP (Nationalities)
Men’s Single Jannik Sinner (Italy ) Taylor Fritz (USA)
Women’s Single Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) Jessica Pegula (USA)
Men’s Double Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson (Both Australian) Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz (Both from Germany)
Women’s Double Lyudmyla Kichenok (Ukraine)and Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) Kristina Mladenovic (France) and Zhang Shuai (China)
Mixed Doubles Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori (Both from Italy) Donald Young and Taylor Townsend (Both American)

Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner’s Landmark Victory

A First for Italy

Jannik Sinner, the current World No. 1, made history by becoming the first Italian man in the Open Era to win the US Open men’s singles title. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Italian tennis and solidifies Sinner’s position at the pinnacle of the sport.

The Final Showdown

On September 8, 2024, at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, Sinner demonstrated his dominance by defeating American Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. The victory showcased Sinner’s skill, consistency, and mental fortitude on one of tennis’s biggest stages.

Sinner’s Grand Slam Journey

  • This US Open victory represents Sinner’s second Grand Slam title.
  • Earlier in the year, he claimed the 2024 Australian Open singles title.
  • The 23-year-old’s impressive 2024 season also included reaching the semi-finals of the French Open and the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

Women’s Singles: Sabalenka’s US Open Breakthrough

A Battle of Top Players

Aryna Sabalenka, ranked World No. 2, secured her first US Open singles title by overcoming American Jessica Pegula in a closely contested final. The match, played on September 7, 2024, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, ended with a score of 7-5, 7-5, demonstrating Sabalenka’s resilience and skill.

Sabalenka’s Grand Slam Success

  • This US Open victory marks Sabalenka’s third Grand Slam title.
  • She previously won the Australian Open women’s singles title in both 2023 and 2024.
  • The win at Flushing Meadows completes a remarkable run of success for the Belarusian player.

The US Open: A Grand Slam Tradition

Tournament Overview

  • The US Open holds the distinction of being the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the calendar year.
  • Its rich history dates back to 1881, making it one of the oldest tennis championships in the world.
  • Since 1978, the tournament has been played on hard courts, adding a unique challenge to the Grand Slam circuit.

Venue and Facilities

  • All US Open matches have been held at the United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, since 1978.
  • The center’s main court, Arthur Ashe Stadium, is the largest tennis-specific stadium in the world, adding to the grandeur of the event.

Historical Context

Men’s Singles Records (Open Era)

Three players share the record for most US Open men’s singles titles in the Open Era, with five victories each:

  • Roger Federer (Switzerland)
  • Pete Sampras (USA)
  • Jimmy Connors (USA)

Women’s Singles Records (Open Era)

Two American players hold the record for most US Open women’s singles titles in the Open Era, with six victories each:

  • Serena Williams
  • Chris Evert

Sumit Arora

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