World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Expected Fit for US Open Title Defence

World No. 1 and defending U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner is recovering from a virus that forced him to retire from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz but is expected to be fit for the upcoming US Open. His coach, Darren Cahill, expressed confidence that Sinner will be ready to compete, with plans for rest followed by practice sessions before the tournament begins on August 24. Sinner is set to open his title defense against Czech player Vit Kopriva and could potentially face tough opponents such as Jack Draper and Alexander Zverev before possibly meeting Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic in the final. Despite not feeling 100% yet, Sinner remains motivated and focused on continuing his strong season, during which he has won three of the last four majors, including Wimbledon. Sinner and Alcaraz are regarded as the new leading players in men's tennis, dubbed “The New 2,” succeeding the era dominated by Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. The US Open will also determine the world No. 1 ranking, depending on how far Sinner and Alcaraz progress in the tournament.