The U.S. Open is almost here, as nearly 700,000 fans will pass through Flushing Meadows in New York to watch the Grand Slam tournament.
The qualifying tournament opened on Monday and runs through Friday, where 128 men and 128 women will compete for 16 spots in each main draw. Other top players like Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova, Mike and Bob Bryan and more have been practicing for their opening matches since Tuesday at the Grandstand, Louis Armstrong Stadium and Arthur Ashe Stadium.
This year's draw ceremony will take place on Thursday in the South Plaza at the National Tennis Center.