The final Grand Slam of the year is here—the US Open! Kicking off August 24 with the mixed doubles and building to its electric finale, the tournament promises drama on the court and excitement off it. Behind the scenes, ESPN is shaking things up with fresh faces joining its player interview crew, standing alongside legends like Chris Evert and John McEnroe. And this year, a major new name is stepping into the spotlight.
Sloane Stephens , the 2017 US Open champion and former world No. 3, is making waves at the 2025 US Open in a new role as an ESPN broadcaster. Linda Schulz, ESPN’s vice president of production, and Brett Jackson, coordinating producer, are leading the company’s tennis coverage. They introduced fresh changes this year, including quick end-of-set interviews to capture the m