The US Open draw has set the stage for an exciting tournament, with defending champion Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz positioned on opposite sides of the bracket, potentially setting up a final showdown. Alcaraz may face a challenging semifinal against No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner, who was recently cleared of intentional doping charges.In a significant development, world No.4 Elena Rybakina has abruptly ended her five-year coaching partnership with Stefano Vukov just days before the US Open. The 2022 Wimbledon champion made the announcement on social media, thanking Vukov for his work. This unexpected change comes at a crucial time for Rybakina, who has had a difficult season due to illness.The tournament has been dealt a blow with the withdrawal of 2022 finalist Ons Jabeur due to persistent shoulder and knee injuries. Jabeur, who was seeded 17th, will be replaced by Belgian player Elise Mertens as the 33rd seed. ‘It is a difficult decision, but I have to prioritize my health and fitness,’ Jabeur stated.On a positive note, Diego Schwartzman has secured his spot in the US Open main draw through qualifying, marking his 11th consecutive appearance at the tournament. Several Argentine players have learned their first-round opponents, including Sebastián Báez (21st seed) facing Luciano Dardeli, and Francisco Cerúndolo (29th seed) taking on Sebastian Ofner.As the tournament approaches, former Russian tennis player Andrey Chesnokov believes Andrey Rublev is in good form and could go far in the US Open. The tournament, set to begin on August 26 with a total prize fund of $75 million, promises two weeks of intense competition and compelling storylines.
Key points
- Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are on opposite sides of the US Open draw, setting up a potential final showdown.
- World No.
- 2022 finalist Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the tournament due to persistent injuries.
- Diego Schwartzman secured his spot in the main draw through qualifying, marking his 11th consecutive US Open appearance.
4 Elena Rybakina has unexpectedly ended her coaching partnership with Stefano Vukov just before the US Open.
