As we come closer to the final Grand Slam event of the season, players are eager to compete in the US Open 2021. However, there are quite a few prominent names that will not be seen this season. 

First up, we will not get a glimpse of the greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the US Open 2021. Just today, Serena Williams too decided to skip the event in order to recover from a hamstring injury. Other notable names that will not compete are defending champion Dominic Thiem and former champion Stan Wawrinka. 

Roger Federer and Serena Williams will be missed at the US Open

To have such huge figures miss an event as big as the US Open is a disappointment. This season fans will be allowed to watch their favorite players in action from the stadiums. Organizers have allowed a 100% full seating capacity. Last year, no fans were allowed due to the global pandemic. 

The US Open 2021 tennis will begin on the 30th of August and will end on the 12th of September. The prize money to be won by the winner of the US Open 2021 tennis event will pocket $2.5 million. It is a magnanimous event and attracts sponsors which are some of the biggest companies in the world. 

Although the event this year has a few absentees, superstars such as World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and defending champion Naomi Osaka will be headlining the tournament. 

In the previous season, Djokovic was disqualified for hitting the ball on the lineswoman. However, this year is a different story and he has won the three Grand Slam events played this season. He is the favorite to win the title this year.

Players such as Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev will pose as a threat to the Serb. We wish all the players the best of luck and may the better player win.  

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