This year’s US Open tournament is more than just a prestigious tennis competition — it’s also the set of a new dating series.
In July 2025, the US Open and Fresh Tape Media announced a new eight-part YouTube series, Game, Set, Matchmaker, which will air on the first official day of the tournament on August 24.
The show will follow eight couples on their first date at the US Open as they partake in different activities during Fan Week including silent disco and taking a tennis lesson.
In addition to the reality series, any US Open fan can participate in the Love at the US Open social media campaign. Couples who met through a mutual love of tennis can post their stories on their own social media pages using the hashtag LoveAtTheUSOpen. Fans also have a chance to share their love stories in “man-on-the-street” interviews conducted by influencers who will be around during the three week tournament.
This year, the US Open begins on Monday, August 26, and continues until Sunday, September 8, and takes place at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. Last year, over 950,000 spectators filled the arena during the event and served the best looks over the three weeks. If you’re attending this year, you still have a few […]
“Game, Set, Matchmaker was always designed as a celebration of the fans, and as interest grew, so did the opportunity to expand the experience,” USTA’s Senior Director of Social Media, Jonathan Zipper, said in a statement. “‘Love at the US Open’ is now a broader invitation. By opening up the concept to feature multiple stories of connection, including Game, Set, Matchmaker, now following multiple couples on a first date at the US Open, we’re reflecting what the US Open truly represents: a global stage not only for sport, but for energy, emotion, and unexpected moments between people.”
Zipper added that the “Love at the US Open” concept is about “joy, chemistry, and the power of the Open to bring people together in ways that go beyond the court.”
Keep scrolling to learn more about Game, Set, Matchmaker:
What Is the Plot of ‘Game, Set, Matchmaker’?
The eight-part YouTube series, hosted entirely on-site at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York, will follow eight couples on their first date at the US Open. The couples will participate in all of the activities during Fan Week including a silent disco, playing Red Ball, taking a lesson on the court and enjoying all the food and drinks at the tennis center. At the end of each episode, each couple can decide if they want to continue seeing each other.
When Will ‘Game, Set, Matchmaker’ Air?
Game, Set, Matchmaker will premiere on the US Open’s YouTube channel on the first official day of the Open on Sunday, August 24.
It’s time to mix your Honey Deuces and kick back for a full three weeks of tennis as the 2025 US Open hits New York City. Qualifying matches at the Grand Slam event are already underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, with tournament play beginning Sunday, August 24. While […]
How Can Fans Participate in the “Love At the US Open” Social Media Campaign?
Couples who met through their shared passion of tennis can post their stories on their own social media pages using the hashtag LoveAtTheUSOpen. They also have a chance to share their love stories in “man-on-the-street” interviews conducted by influencers who will be around the tournament.