US Open 2026: Alcaraz returns, Djokovic chases history and women’s No 1 spot is up for grabs
The final Grand Slam of the season begins in New York on Sunday with Jessica Pegula kicking off centre court proceedings in the day session and Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams given night-session honours. Here are some of the main talking points surrounding this year’s US Open. Alcaraz returns After four and a half months on the sidelines nursing a wrist injury, seven-time major champion Carlos…
The 2026 US Open tennis tournament commences in Flushing, New York, providing players with an opportunity to achieve new ranking heights in the final Grand Slam of the year. Despite Serena Williams focusing on doubles, the women's singles field is filled with top talent, among them world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff, the latter two being the top-ranked American players.
As for the men's side, Alexander Zverev, the 2022 French Open winner, and Carlos Alcaraz, the Australian Open champion, are both in contention for their second Grand Slam title. Notably, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Novak Djokovic, the current world No. 1, are returning from injury, adding more depth to the competition.
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