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U.S. Open preview 2026: 30 tennis champions, contenders and rising stars to watch in New York

The 2026 U.S. Open is set to feature a clash of titans in the men's draw, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both in the same half.

By · Published August 30, 2026  18:13 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026  00:27 UTC

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🇬🇧 English Aug 28, 15:24 UTC
🇫🇷 French Aug 30, 04:34 UTC · 20 Minutes

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  • Primary Driver: The 2026 U.S. Open is set to feature a clash of titans in the men's draw, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both in the same half.
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Open draw has placed Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the same half, setting up a potential early showdown. The draw also features a number of compelling first-round matchups in the women's singles, according to the US Open Tennis. Open preview from The New York Times lists 30 tennis champions, contenders and rising stars to watch in New York.

The battle for the No. 1 WTA ranking is another key storyline, as noted by Yahoo Sports. Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka lead the singles seeds, as reported by USA Today. Sports Illustrated is asking whether an American can end the title drought in the men's competition.

The draw has set up a potential early clash between Alcaraz and Djokovic, two of the top contenders in the men's game. The women's draw features several intriguing first-round matchups, with the battle for the No. 1 WTA ranking adding to the intrigue. Open preview from The New York Times lists 30 tennis champions, contenders and rising stars to watch in New York.

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Who are the top seeds in the men's and women's singles at the 2026 U.S. Open?

Alexander Zverev leads the men's singles seeds, while Aryna Sabalenka leads the women's singles seeds.

What is one of the key storylines in the women's draw?

The battle for the No. 1 WTA ranking is a key storyline in the women's draw.

Which two men's players are in the same half of the draw?

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are in the same half of the men's draw.

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US Open Tennis Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic Aryna Sabalenka Alexander Zverev

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