US Open 2026 Preview: An Open Field, American Dreams at Stake
TL;DR
The 2026 US Open men's draw is unpredictable after a season of injuries and comebacks: Alcaraz returns from wrist trouble as defending champion, Sinner is out, and a crowded field—including Zverev, Djokovic, Auger-Aliassime, Cobolli, de Minaur, Medvedev, Fritz, Shelton, Fils, Tiafoe and Nakashima—competes for a title that could finally end America's drought since 2003. Arthur Fils stands out after his Cincinnati win, but with form and health in flux the winner remains anyone’s guess and the event may reshape the sport’s hierarchy more than crown a single champion.
- U.S. Open 2026 Men’s Preview: Can an American End the Title Drought? Sports Illustrated
- US Open 2026: How will Alcaraz fare? And is the women's title wide open? ESPN
- U.S. Open bracket analysis: Carlos Alcaraz gets a nightmare start, Aryna Sabalenka faces odyssey The New York Times
- Must-see first-round women's singles matchups at the 2026 US Open US Open Tennis
- Alcaraz, Djokovic in same half of US Open draw ATP Tour
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