U.S. Open 2026 Preview: 30 Players to Watch in New York
TL;DR
A comprehensive preview of the 2026 U.S. Open in New York, listing 30 players to watch (15 men, 15 women) and framing the big storylines: Carlos Alcaraz defends the title after a wrist injury, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner is out with a knee issue, and Aryna Sabalenka faces a challenging year in a parity-driven women’s field, while a slate of rising talents and seasoned veterans populate both draws for drama on the hard courts.
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- Carlos Alcaraz favored at US Open with Jannik Sinner injured ESPN
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- US Open singles seeds revealed: Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka lead draws USA Today
- Carlos Alcaraz, British hope Arthur Fery and Aryna Sabalenka were all in the draw for the US Open Sky Sports
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