Rolex's Testimonials: The Men of the U.S. Open
Since 2018, Rolex has served as the Official Timekeeper of the U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the tennis season. Held each year at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, the tournament brings together the world’s best players to compete at the highest level in an atmosphere unlike any other in the sport.
Rolex sponsors a select group of elite male tennis players who compete in the U.S. Open:
Jannik Sinner
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Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis champion, currently holds the No. 1 ATP ranking in men’s tennis. He made his U.S. Open debut in 2021, reaching the fourth round, followed by a quarterfinal appearance in 2022 before once again falling in the fourth round in 2023. His breakthrough moment came in 2024 when Sinner captured his first U.S. Open title, defeating Taylor Fritz in the final. As he lifted the trophy, Sinner wore a Two Tone Rose Gold Rolex GMT-Master II “Rootbeer” Ref. 126711CHNR—an exceptional timepiece for a defining moment in his career.
Now, as the reigning champion, Sinner faces the challenge of defending his title to retain the 2,000 ranking points earned from last year’s victory.
Carlos Alcaraz
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Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis icon, currently holds the No. 2 ATP ranking in men’s tennis. At just 18 years old, he made a stunning run to the quarterfinals in his U.S. Open debut in 2021. The following year, Alcaraz captured his first Grand Slam title at the 2022 U.S. Open, defeating Casper Ruud and becoming the youngest men’s World No. 1 in ATP history at only 19. At the trophy presentation, he wore a Rolex Daytona Black Dial Ref. 116500LN—a superb timepiece marking a historic milestone. In 2023, as the defending champion, Alcaraz fell in the semifinals, followed by an uncharacteristic second-round exit in 2024.
Now, a 2025 U.S. Open victory would instantly return him to the World No. 1 ranking, regardless of Jannik Sinner’s performance.
Taylor Fritz
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Taylor Fritz, the American tennis standout, is currently ranked No. 4 in the ATP men’s rankings. He made his U.S. Open debut in 2016 but fell in the first round, followed by a second-round exit in 2022. His landmark moment came in 2024 when Fritz advanced to his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open. Although he ultimately fell to Jannik Sinner, he made history as the first American man to reach the final since 2003. During the post-match presentation, he wore a Two-Tone Yellow Gold Rolex Daytona White Dial Ref. 126503—an elegant timepiece for a pivotal moment in his career.
Now, a 2025 U.S. Open victory would earn Fritz his first Grand Slam title.
Ben Shelton
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Ben Shelton, one of America’s brightest young talents, is currently ranked No. 6 in the ATP men’s rankings. He made his U.S. Open debut in 2023 with a historic run to the semifinals, becoming the youngest American man to reach that stage in over three decades. In 2024, he exited in the third round. While Shelton has yet to reach a U.S. Open final, he has showcased his Rolex timepieces at other major victories. Most notably, after defeating Karen Khachanov to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto, Shelton wore a Stainless Steel Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite” Ref. 126720VTNR—a superb timepiece for a career-defining victory.
Now, advancing past the semifinals at the 2025 U.S. Open would stand as a landmark achievement for Shelton.
Holger Rune
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Holger Rune, Denmark’s top tennis talent, is currently ranked No. 11 in the ATP men’s rankings. He made his U.S. Open debut in 2021, falling in the first round, followed by a second-round exit in 2022 and back-to-back first-round defeats in 2023 and 2024. While Rune has yet to find success at the U.S. Open, he has been seen sporting Rolex timepieces on multiple occasions, including the Platinum Rolex Daytona “Platona” Ref. 126506—a distinguished timepiece for an emerging talent.
Now, a victory beyond the second round would mark a new career milestone for Rune at the 2025 U.S. Open.
Stefanos Tsitsipas
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Stefanos Tsitsipas, the highest-ranked Greek player in history, is currently No. 28 in the ATP men’s rankings. He made his U.S. Open debut in 2018, falling in the second round, and was eliminated in the first round in 2019. Tsitsipas reached the third round in both 2020 and 2021, but in recent years has struggled to advance, exiting in the first or second round (2022 – first round, 2023 – second round, 2024 – first round). Despite this inconsistency at the U.S. Open, Tsitsipas remains one of the sport’s premier players and has often been seen wearing Rolex timepieces throughout his career, including the Two-Tone Yellow Gold Rolex Submariner Ref. 126613LN—an excellent choice for such a distinguished competitor.
Now, a run past the third round at the 2025 U.S. Open would stand as a significant achievement for Tsitsipas.
João Fonseca
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João Fonseca, the Brazilian tennis sensation, is currently ranked No. 45 in the ATP men’s rankings. At just 19 years old, he is set to make his U.S. Open debut this year. While he does not yet have a history at the tournament, the promising prospect from Brazil has quickly established himself as a rising force in the sport, already claiming notable titles such as the Next Gen ATP Finals, where he was seen wearing a Rolex Daytona “Panda” Ref. 126500LN—an iconic timepiece for a future contender.
Now, the 2025 U.S. Open will mark Fonseca’s first appearance at the tournament, giving him the opportunity to begin building his legacy on one of tennis’s biggest stages.
From champions like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to American standouts Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton, and from Europe’s Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas to rising prospect João Fonseca, Rolex’s presence in the U.S. Open highlights its enduring connection with the sport’s brightest stars. Each timepiece worn reflects the brand’s legacy of precision and elegance. As the 2025 tournament approaches, Rolex remains not only the Official Timekeeper of the U.S. Open, but also a lasting symbol of excellence, capturing the spirit of competition and the pursuit of greatness that define tennis at its highest level.
Take a closer look at the Rolex models chosen by the brand’s leading tennis testimonials:
Rolex - Pre-owned Rose Gold GMT-Master II "Rootbeer" 126715CHNR
Rolex - Unworn GMT-Master II "Sprite" Oyster Bracelet 126720VTNR
Rolex - Unworn Platinum Daytona "Platona" 126506
Rolex - Unworn Two Tone Yellow Gold Submariner 126613LN
