Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead open field at US Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The US Open men's singles tournament begins August 30 in New York, featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic among a competitive field. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is sidelined due to injury, creating opportunities for other players. Alcaraz returns after a four-month wrist injury layoff, while Djokovic is aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Concerns exist about Djokovic's physical condition after recent struggles at the Cincinnati Open. The tournament will be closely watched as both top seeds face challenges from other competitors.
- •US Open men's singles tournament starts August 30.
- •Alcaraz makes his return from a wrist injury.
- •Sinner is out with a knee injury.
- •Djokovic seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- •Concerns linger over Djokovic's fitness after Cincinnati.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — US Open men's singles: Three talking points
"Carlos Alcaraz will launch his US Open title defense after a four-month injury layoff, the questions surrounding him and the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner making for a wide-open field for the final Grand Slam of the year.The Spaniard was toppled from the world number one ranking by Sinner that month and is now ranked third behind German Alexander Zverev, who broke through for his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
"This year's US Open men's singles tournament appears to be up for grabs with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic joined by a whole host of players in the mix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:27 PMUS Open men's singles: Three talking points
Carlos Alcaraz will launch his US Open title defense after a four-month injury layoff, the questions surrounding him and the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner making for a wide-open field for the final Grand Slam of the year.The Spaniard was toppled from the world number one ranking by Sinner that month and is now ranked third behind German Alexander Zverev, who broke through for his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
- Sky Sports—US Open men's title up for grabs as Sinner injury throws field wide open
This year's US Open men's singles tournament appears to be up for grabs with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic joined by a whole host of players in the mix.
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