With Serena Williams’ retirement in the offing, Emma Raducanu back at the site of her sensational triumph, and Novak Djokovic barred from entering the US to compete, a spectacular spectacle awaits when US Open tennis returns to Flushing. Meadows. Can Rafael Nadal keep holding on to Father Time? Read on to find out how to watch a US Open 2022 live stream from anywhere, including ways to watch tennis absolutely FREE.
US Open 2022 Live Stream
Dates: Monday August 29 – Sunday September 11
Daily start times: 11am ET (local time) / 8am PT / 4pm BST / 1am AEST / 3am NZST
Event: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York
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It’s not 100% confirmed yet, but Williams is expected to finish no matter how things play out. The six-time US Open champion has been involved in one of the most difficult sections along with Ons Jabeur, Leylah Fernandez, Anette Kontaveit and Ajla Tomljanovic.
Raducanu has it even worse, with Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa and Danielle Collins on the prowl. World No.1 Iga Swiatek, who has never made it past the US Open round of 16, also has her work cut out for her, with Zheng Qinwen and a host of highly successful Americans standing in her way.
The men’s singles also have a very open feel. Nadal is set to play his first US Open since 2019 due to an abdominal injury, while reigning champion and world number one Daniil Medvedev is likely to face a hostile reception, as is often the case here.
The Russian shares a section with Nick Kyrgios, who is no stranger to the rabble, while his old friend Stefanos Tsitsipas, teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz and the recovered Matteo Berrettini will also see their chances going deeper. Follow our guide as we explain how you can watch a US Open 2022 live stream from anywhere.
US Open 2022 Schedule
Monday, August 29
1st Round – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Tuesday, August 30
1st Round – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Wednesday, August 31
2nd Round – Men’s and Women’s Singles
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Thursday, September 1
2nd Round – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Friday, September 2
3rd Round – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Saturday, September 3
3rd Round – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Sunday, September 4
Round of 16 – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Monday, September 5
Round of 16 – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Tuesday, September 6
Quarterfinals – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Wednesday, September 7
Quarterfinals – Men’s and Women’s Singles
Thursday, September 8
Semifinals – Women’s Singles (7 p.m. ET)
Friday, September 9
Semifinals – Men’s Singles (7 pm ET)
Saturday, September 10
Final – Women’s Singles (4 p.m. ET)
Sunday, September 11
Final – Men’s Singles (4 p.m. ET)
How to live stream the US Open 2022 for FREE
Watch a live broadcast of the US Open from outside your country
For details on streaming and broadcasting in more tennis-loving countries such as the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand, just scroll down the page – everything you need to know is there, including the details of who is showing the US Open
But if you try to watch your national coverage from anywhere outside of your home country, you’ll soon run into a problem: geo-blocking. That’s where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It is a common problem for sports fans all over the world.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking you’re back home.
Use a VPN to watch a US Open live stream from anywhere
How to use a VPN to watch the US Open 2022
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three…
1. Download and install a VPN – as we say, our best option is ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN app, press ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate location, for example: ‘Australia’ for 9Now.
3. Go to station broadcast – head to your local broadcaster’s site or app and watch like you’re at home – 9Now (opens in a new tab) for Australian citizens abroad.
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US Open 2022 draw
The US Open 2022 draw has been cruel for Emma Raducanu. The reigning champion shares a room with some of the best batsmen in the game, most notably Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, No.6 seed Aryna Sabalenka and local hopeful Danielle Collins. In the same room are No.4 seed Paula Badosa, Venus Williams, Belinda Bencic, Victoria Azarenka and Karolina Pliskova.
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The other terrifying quarter in the women’s singles will be contested by World No.1 Iga Swiatek, the American trio of 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens, No.24 seed Amanda Anisimova and No. 8 Jessica Pegula. Fast-rising Chinese star Zheng Qinwen is also in the mix, and has caused Swiatek plenty of trouble before.
In the men’s draw, Nadal may be a bit anxious about being dragged into the same room as No. 7 seed Cameron Norrie, big-serving John Isner and local hope Frances Tiafoe. Dennis Shapovalov and Holger Rune, two of the game’s brightest young stars, could also pose big threats.
If he is going to win his first Grand Slam here, Stefanos Tsitsipas will have to do it the hard way, with No. 13 seed Matteo Berrettini, No. 10 seed Taylor Fritz and No. 5 seed Casper Ruud among the notable names in your drawing room. It’s where he, too, lurks Andy Murray, as well as promising young American Sebastian Korda.
Predictions for the US Open 2022
She has shown flashes of quality in recent weeks, but it would be a tremendous shock if reigning champion Emma Raducanu managed to rekindle the form that carried her to US Open glory a year ago. Persistent injuries and a strangely brutal approach to a succession of managers have contributed to a disappointing year for the 19-year-old, who will take each match as it comes.
Iga Swiatek is among the favorites in women’s singles, but hard courts are not her strongest surface, and the same can be said for resurgent Simona Halep, who is yet to win a major on hard courts. If Elena Rybakina can repeat the form she showed at Wimbledon, it’s hard to imagine anyone approaching her, except perhaps Ons Jabeur, who has come awfully close to winning her maiden slam without taking the final step.
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The men’s singles promises to be fascinating after the forced retirement of Novak Djokovic. Daniil Medvedev may be the world number 1 and the current champion, but there is still a feeling that he is not entirely comfortable being the leader. Rafael Nadal has beaten the odds to win two Slams this year, but what form is he in after the torn abdominal muscle that ruled him out of the Wimbledon semis?
And beyond the top seeds, there are a host of players who could contend for the trophy, including Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios. Stefanos Tsitsipas is also burning with ambition, while Carlos Alcaraz, Matteo Berrettini and Cameron Norrie will feel like they are about to win their first major.
US Open winners
US Open men’s singles winners in the Open Era:
- 1968 – Arthur Ashe
- 1969 – Rod Laver
- 1970 – Ken Rosewall
- 1971 – Stan Smith
- 1972 – Ilie Nastase
- 1973 – John Newcombe
- 1974 – Jimmy Connors
- 1975 – Manuel Orantes
- 1976 – Jimmy Connors
- 1977 – Guillermo Vilas
- 1978 – Jimmy Connors
- 1979 – John McEnroe
- 1980 – John McEnroe
- 1981 – John McEnroe
- 1982 – Jimmy Connors
- 1983 – Jimmy Connors
- 1984 – John McEnroe
- 1985 – Ivan Lendl
- 1986 – Ivan Lendl
- 1987 – Ivan Lendl
- 1988 – Wilander Mats
- 1989 – Boris Becker
- 1990 – Pete Sampras
- 1991 – Stefan Edberg
- 1992 – Stefan Edberg
- 1993 – Pete Sampras
- 1994 – Andre Agassi
- 1995 – Pete Sampras
- 1996 – Pete Sampras
- 1997 – Patrick Beam
- 1998 – Patrick Beam
- 1999 – Andre Agassi
- 2000 – Marat Safin
- 2001 – Lleyton Hewitt
- 2002 – Pete Sampras
- 2003-Andy Roddick
- 2004 – Roger Federer
- 2005 – Roger Federer
- 2006 – Roger Federer
- 2007 – Roger Federer
- 2008 – Roger Federer
- 2009 – Juan Martin del Potro
- 2010 – Rafael Nadal
- 2011 – Novak Djokovic
- 2012-Andy Murray
- 2013 – Rafael Nadal
- 2014 – Marin Cilic
- 2015 – Novak Djokovic
- 2016 – Stan Wawrinka
- 2017 – Rafael Nadal
- 2018 – Novak Djokovic
- 2019 – Rafael Nadal
- 2020 – Dominic Thiem
- 2021 – Daniil Medvedev
US Open women’s singles winners in the Open Era:
- 1968-Virginia Wade
- 1969 – Daisy Court
- 1970 – Daisy Court
- 1971-Billie Jean King
- 1972-Billie Jean King
- 1973 – Daisy Court
- 1974 – Billie Jean King
- 1975 – Chris Evert
- 1976 – Chris Evert
- 1977 – Chris Evert
- 1978 – Chris Evert
- 1979 – Tracy Austin
- 1980 – Chris Evert
- 1981 – Tracy Austin
- 1982 – Chris Evert
- 1983 – Martina Navaratilova
- 1984 – Martina Navaratilova
- 1985 – Hana Mandlíková
- 1986 – Martina Navaratilova
- 1987 – Martina Navaratilova
- 1988 – Steffi Graf
- 1989 – SteffiGraf
- 1990 – Gabriela Sabatini
- 1991 – Monica Seles
- 1992 – Monica Seles
- 1993 – SteffiGraf
- 1994 – Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
- 1995 – SteffiGraf
- 1996 – SteffiGraf
- 1997 – Martina Hingis
- 1998 – Lindsay Davenport
- 1999 – Serena Williams
- 2000 – Venus Williams
- 2001 – Venus Williams
- 2002 – Serena Williams
- 2003 – Justine Heinin
- 2004 – Svetlana Kuznetsova
- 2005-Kim Clijsters
- 2006 – Maria Sharapova
- 2007 – Justine Heinin
- 2008 – Serena Williams
- 2009-Kim Clijsters
- 2010-Kim Clijsters
- 2011 – Samantha Stosur
- 2012 – Serena Williams
- 2013 – Serena Williams
- 2014 – Serena Williams
- 2015 – Flavia Pennetta
- 2016 – Angelica Kerber
- 2017 – Sloane Stephens
- 2018 – Naomi Osaka
- 2019 – Bianca Andreescu
- 2020 – Naomi Osaka
- 2021 – Emma Raducanu
