Carlos Alcaraz favored at US Open with Jannik Sinner injured

The 2026 US Open is underway. Carlos Alcaraz is the favorite to win the tournament. He is returning from injury and is seeded first. He faces a challenging start to his campaign, with a tough draw that includes Alexander Zverev. Alcaraz is also the defending champion. The draw also includes Aryna Sabalenka, who faces a similarly challenging path.

The absence of Jannik Sinner, who is injured, alters the competitive landscape. Arthur Fery is the British hope in the men's draw. The US Open is considering whether an American player will win the tournament. The draw has been announced. The New York Times and ESPN have both noted the challenging start for Alcaraz. The US Open Tennis website has provided a breakdown of the men's draw, noting the absence of Sinner.

CBS Sports and Sky Sports have both highlighted the presence of Alcaraz and Sabalenka in the draw. The US Open Tennis website has also noted the presence of Arthur Fery in the men's draw. Alcaraz's path to the title is complicated by his tough draw and Sinner's injury. Sinner's absence removes a significant challenger from the field. The US Open is considering whether an American player will win the tournament. The draw includes several top players, including Sabalenka and Zverev, who could pose significant challenges to Alcaraz's title defense.