US Open Tennis TV Schedule 2012: Breaking Down Can't-Miss Grand Slam Action
With the 2012 U.S. Open action already underway, it’s time to ensure that you don’t miss a second of the Grand Slam pressure and glory.
The schedule is full of today’s top tennis stars ready to steal the show, and the combination of the men’s and women’s tournaments will have every fan of the sport excited about the wild final Grand Slam of 2012.
With all of the following information, there is no excuse for missing any of the U.S. Open action!
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When: Monday, August 27 to Sunday, September 9
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York
Watch: CBS, ESPN2, Tennis Channel and CBS Sports Network
Live Stream: ESPN3.com
Matchups: Men's Draw and Women's Draw
Full U.S. Open Schedule
| DATE | TIME (ET) | MATCHES | NETWORK |
| Tuesday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | First Round | Tennis Channel |
| 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. | First Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | First Round | ESPN2 | |
| Wednesday, Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Men's First Round/Women's Second Round | Tennis Channel |
| 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Men's First Round/Women's Second Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Second Round | ESPN2 | |
| Thursday, Aug. 30 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Second Round | Tennis Channel |
| 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Second Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Second Round | ESPN2 | |
| Friday, Aug. 31 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Men's Second Round/Women's Third Round | Tennis Channel |
| 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Men's Second Round/Women's Third Round | ESPN2 | |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Men's Second Round/Women's Third Round | ESPN2 | |
| Saturday, Sept. 1 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Third Round | CBS Sports Network |
| 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Third Round | CBS/CBS Sports Network | |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Third Round | Tennis Channel | |
| Sunday, Sept. 2 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Men's Third Round/Women's Round of 16 | CBS/CBS Sports Network |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Men's Third Round/Women's Round of 16 | Tennis Channel | |
| Monday, Sept. 3 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Round of 16 | CBS/CBS Sports Network |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Round of 16 | ESPN2 | |
| Tuesday, Sept. 4 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Men's Round of 16/Women's Quarters | ESPN2 |
| 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Men's Round of 16/ Doubles Matches | Tennis Channel | |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Men's Round of 16/Women's Quarter | ESPN2 | |
| Wednesday, Sept. 5 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Doubles/Juniors | Tennis Channel |
| 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN2 | |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Quarterfinals | ESPN2 | |
| Thursday, Sept. 6 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Doubles/Juniors | Tennis Channel |
| 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Men's Quarterfinal/Mixed Doubles Final | ESPN2 | |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Doubles Exhibition/Men's Quarterfinal | ESPN2 | |
| Friday, Sept. 7 | 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Men's Double Final/Women's Singles Semifinals | CBS |
| Saturday, Sept. 8 | 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Men's Singles Semifinals | CBS |
| 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Women's Singles Final | CBS | |
| Sunday, Sept. 9 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Women's Double Final | ESPN2 |
| 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Men's Single Final | CBS |
What We're Watching
No Rafael Nadal
After pulling out of the U.S. Open to get healthy for 2013, likely tournament favorite Rafael Nadal will not be a thorn in the side of the men’s division this time around.
Instead, tournament semifinal regulars Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will have a much easier task of getting to the finals or even winning the entire Grand Slam.
There is still Roger Federer, though.
Roger Federer’s Chance
With no Rafa in the field and the Djoker playing as mediocre as he has at any point over the last two years, Roger Federer has the chance to add another Grand Slam title to his resume.
There may not be many more chances for glory left in the aging legs of Federer, but a big win at the U.S. Open would be a nice cherry on his 2012 season.
Serena Williams is Red Hot
On the women’s side, there is no better player right now than American star Serena Williams, and she will carry the momentum of a Wimbledon win and a gold medal into the U.S. Open.
If the field shakes out the way she needs it to, there is little doubt in anyone’s mind that Serena has to be the favorite on the women’s side.
With as much momentum as she is riding, Williams' success will not be a surprise.
Check back for more on tennis as it comes, and don’t miss Bleacher Report’s Tennis page to get your fill of all things racquets.
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