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US Open Draw Sets Alcaraz Defense, Williams-Kenin Clash
The U.S. Open tennis tournament starts its main matches on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz is trying to defend the title he won last year.
His first opponent will be Roman Safiullin, who recently played well at Wimbledon.
Alcaraz is returning to singles after missing major tournaments because of a wrist injury.
Venus Williams will play Sofia Kenin in an interesting first-round match.
Serena Williams might have played Venus, but she chose to compete only in doubles.
Alexander Zverev is now the top-seeded men’s player because Jannik Sinner withdrew.
Aryna Sabalenka, the defending women’s champion, will begin against Camila Osorio.
Carlos Alcaraz will begin defending his U.S. Open title against Roman Safiullin on Sunday.
Venus Williams, who received a wild card, was drawn against 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin.
Alexander Zverev became the men’s No. 1 seed after Jannik Sinner withdrew with a knee injury.
Two-time defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka will open against Camila Osorio.
Several notable men’s first-round matches include Stan Wawrinka versus Matteo Berrettini and Arthur Fils versus Stefanos Tsitsipas.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz, Roman Safiullin, Venus Williams, Sofia Kenin, Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka and other leading tennis players.
- What
- The U.S. Open singles draw was announced, setting first-round matches and potential later-round matchups.
- Where
- The tournament is being held in New York.
- When
- The draw was announced Thursday, and main draw play begins Sunday.
- Why
- The draw establishes the opening matches for the final Grand Slam tournament of the season and outlines the route to the titles.
Key facts
- Tournament
- U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the season
- Main draw start
- Sunday
- Alcaraz’s opener
- Roman Safiullin
- Williams-Kenin match
- Venus Williams versus Sofia Kenin
- Men’s No. 1 seed
- Alexander Zverev, after Jannik Sinner withdrew with a knee injury
- Women’s defending champion
- Aryna Sabalenka, who will face Camila Osorio
- Notable wild card
- Stan Wawrinka received a wild card for his final Grand Slam tournament before retiring
Sources
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