Chinese player Zheng Qinwen is required to play in the US Open qualifiers this year. It is a career first for her. Tournament officials did not award her a wildcard pass. Stan Wawrinka was also passed over. Organizers gave the final wildcard to the world number 115 player instead.
Fans have expressed concern about higher ticket prices for this year's event. Tickets are priced higher. Full schedules, live scores, and TV details are published across ESPN, Sky Sports, and Olympics platforms. People are able to follow the action there. The Honey Deuce remains the official cocktail at the tournament.