Novak Djokovic prepares for US Open amid key player absences
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Novak Djokovic is poised to compete in the 2026 US Open, starting this Sunday. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, seeks his unprecedented 25th title as both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are either absent or returning from injuries. Sinner withdrew due to a knee issue, while Alcaraz is coming back after four months off. Djokovic, at 39 years old, aims to make history, surpassing Margaret Court's record, during a tournament where he has had previous success. He faces potential challenges from Alexander Zverev and other contenders.
- •Djokovic seeks his 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open.
- •Jannik Sinner has withdrawn; Carlos Alcaraz is returning from injury.
- •Djokovic won three of four majors in 2023 but aims for a title since then.
- •Alexander Zverev and other players pose challenges in the draw.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic: Your time is now. Why US Open is Serb’s best chance to make history
"US OPEN 2026: With no Jannik Sinner and an undercooked Carlos Alcaraz in New York, 39-year-old Djokovic may never have a better opportunity to win that long-coveted 25th major. By Kieran Jackson
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