The 2006 US Open began August 28 and finished on September 10, 2006.

Roger Federer was successful in defending his 2005 title, defeating 2003 champion Andy Roddick in the final.

Kim Clijsters was unable to defend her title due to injury.

19-year-old Maria Sharapova won her second Grand Slam title, defeating Justine Henin-Hardenne in the final.

It was Henin-Hardenne's third Grand Slam final loss of 2006, having lost the Australian Open and Wimbledon finals earlier in the year.