The last Grand Slam of the year will be held at Flushing Meadows, with the official start scheduled for August 26 and completion on September 8. This prestigious tournament will host the best tennis players in the world.
US Open Schedule
- Preliminary Phase: August 19 to 22.
- Playoffs: August 26 to September 8.
- Mixed doubles final: September 5.
- Doubles final: September 7.
- Individual final: September 8.
Notable men's players include Novak Djokovic, four-time tournament champion; Carlos Alcaraz, champion in 2022; and Jannik Sinner, current No. 1 in the ATP Rankings.
In the women's draw, two-time US Open winner Naomi Osaka returns to the Grand Slams after a maternity break. Osaka will be looking to regain her best form after a disappointing performance at the Cincinnati Open. The competition will feature the likes of Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and reigning champion Coco Gauff.
| Top 5 seeds | |
| Male | Feminine |
| Jannik Sinner | Iga Swiatek |
| Novak Djokovic | Aryna Sabalenka |
| Carlos Alcaraz | Cori Gauff |
| Alexander Zverev | Elena Rybakina |
| Daniil Medvedev | Jasmine Paolini |
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Forecasts
Coco Gauff, the reigning champion, could face either Iga Swiatek or Aryna Sabalenka in a potential semifinal, depending on the draw of the tournament. Jessica Pegula could also be a tough quarterfinal opponent for any of the top seeds, as could other contenders such as Emma Navarro, Madison Keys, Anna Kalinskaya or Liudmila Samsonova.
Despite Gauff's recent struggles, which could call into question his ability to defend the title, his familiarity with the Flushing Meadows courts and the support of the home crowd could give him the momentum he needs to overcome these challenges.
In the men's draw, Jannik Sinner, who will finish the tournament as world No. 1 regardless of the result, will not face the usual pressure associated with the top ranking. This could play in his favor during the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz, champion in 2022, and Daniil Medvedev, last runner-up, are also big favorites in the tournament. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic could only meet in a hypothetical final, while Alcaraz could face one of them in the semifinals, thus presenting possible dangerous challenges.
Alcaraz is aware that, in the semifinals, he could face Sinner or Djokovic, but the draw still offers many possibilities and the odds are open.
