US Open qualifying schedule 2024: Dates, channels, live streams, entry list for tennis grand slam qualifier | Sporting News Australia

by Admin
August 20, 2024

After a long and busy tennis season, 128 men and 128 women will compete in the US Open Qualifying Tournament in hopes of earning their place in the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the season.

In the qualifying tournament, 16 spots are up for grabs in the US Open singles draws, and a mix of tennis veterans and young players will compete.

On the men’s side, three-time major singles champion, including 2016 US Open victor Stan Wawrinka, will compete in qualifying. Wawrinka hasn’t participated in qualifying at any major tournament since 2005.

Which players will advance? Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 US Open Qualifying Tournament.

US Open qualifying schedule 2024

Dates (AEST): Tuesday, Aug. 20 – Friday, Aug. 23

In local time, the qualifying tournament starts on Aug. 19 and finishes on Aug. 22.

How to watch the US Open in Australia: TV channel, free-to-air guide

The Nine Network is Australia’s official broadcast partner for the US Open in 2024, but will not broadcast qualifying.

However, the tournament is currently not listed on free-to-air TV guides.

Nine will be juggling multiple key events, with the NRL and Paralympic Games crossing over with the US Open.

How to live stream the US Open in Australia: Watch tennis online

Every point from year’s US Open can be streamed live and on-demand in Australia via Stan Sport – but this only includes main draws, not qualifying.

Matches played on Centre Court will be available to watch in 4K.

Fans can also stream select action for free via 9Now.

If the US Open is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re travelling abroad, you can use a VPN.

VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favourite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.