2026 U.S. Open Preview: Can Anyone Unseat Carlos Alcaraz or Aryna Sabalenka?
Carlos Alcaraz returns from a four-month injury layoff, while Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th major and Aryna Sabalenka targets a third straight title.
- The 2026 U.S. Open begins today at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka seeking to retain their titles.
- Defending champion Alcaraz returns after a four-month wrist injury layoff, while 2024 champion Jannik Sinner withdrew due to a right knee injury that also sidelined him from Montreal and Cincinnati.
- Four-Time champion Novak Djokovic pursues a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title to surpass Margaret Court, while Alexander Zverev enters as a top contender following his French Open victory.
- Sabalenka seeks a third consecutive U.S. Open title, while Coco Gauff arrives with momentum after defeating Jessica Pegula at the Cincinnati Open last week.
- American men Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton aim to end a 23-year Grand Slam title drought, hoping to capitalize on an open draw with top contenders sidelined or returning from injury.
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8 Semi-Finals, 11 Slams, No 25th Yet: Can Novak Djokovic finally end his Grand Slam drought at US Open 2026?
At the 2026 US Open, Novak Djokovic eyes his remarkable 25th Grand Slam victory. With eight major semi-finals or better since 2023, he remains a formidable contender. This time, he benefits from a favourable draw, as young rivals Alcaraz and Sinner hold the spotlight. With Sinner out and Alcaraz recovering from an injury, Djokovic finds this moment significant, especially at the age of 39, for his potential final triumph.
US Open 2026 singles preview: Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz fare on comeback?
Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.
Djokovic eyes 25th major
BENGALURU, India — The stars may be aligning for Novak Djokovic's quest to win a standalone record 25th Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, with Jannik Sinner out injured and Carlos Alcaraz returning from a lengthy layoff, though Alexander Zverev…
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