Overview
- The US Open begins Sunday in Flushing Meadows with the draw altered by Jannik Sinner's late withdrawal because of a right-knee injury.
- Carlos Alcaraz is making his comeback after a four-month wrist layoff and says he feels ready to compete, opening his title defense against Roman Safiullin.
- Novak Djokovic arrives chasing a record 25th major and is scheduled to play Mariano Navone on Arthur Ashe Stadium's night session, setting an early storyline for his campaign.
- Aryna Sabalenka seeks a rare third consecutive US Open crown while the WTA world No. 1 spot can change hands depending on runs by Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, or Jessica Pegula.
- The men's field is unusually open, boosting American contenders such as Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe and raising hopes of ending a U.S. men's singles drought that dates to 2003.