US Open Features Top Contenders Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic

The 2025 US Open features a mix of established stars and rising challengers across both men's and women's fields. Top contenders include world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who have dominated recent Grand Slam finals, though Sinner is recovering from a recent illness. Novak Djokovic, a four-time US Open champion aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam, is focusing on this tournament after a limited 2025 season. Among younger players, American Zachary Svajda and Croatian Dino Prizmic have impressed on the Challenger Tour and are making their US Open debuts as qualifiers, with Svajda potentially facing Djokovic early. On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces challenges from Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and former champions Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu, with Venus Williams entering as a wildcard. Other notable men’s contenders include Taylor Fritz, who reached last year’s final, and rising talents like Victoria Mboko, Jessica Pegula, Alexander Zverev, and Jack Draper, all seeking breakthrough performances.