Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Alcaraz Leads Men’s Singles Contenders at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz is one of the leading players at the 2026 US Open.
He won the tournament before and is the defending champion.
He is trying to win his third US Open title in five years.
Before this tournament, he missed time because of a wrist injury.
He has already won his first match against Roman Safiullin.
That means he has reached the second round.
Several other strong players are in his side of the draw.
Novak Djokovic, however, has already been knocked out.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is described as the biggest favorite to win the 2026 US Open men’s singles title.
Alcaraz is returning after a lengthy wrist injury layoff.
He is seeking his third US Open crown in five years.
Alcaraz advanced to the second round by defeating Roman Safiullin.
His half of the draw includes Mariano Navone, Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic, although Djokovic has been eliminated.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion and leading favorite; Roman Safiullin, Mariano Navone, Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic are also mentioned.
- What
- Alcaraz is competing for the 2026 US Open men’s singles title and has reached the second round.
- When
- The 2026 US Open; Alcaraz has already advanced to the second round.
- Where
- The US Open.
- Why
- Alcaraz is considered the biggest favorite because he is the defending champion and is seeking another title.
- Tournament
- 2026 US Open men’s singles
- Leading favorite
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Current status
- Advanced to the second round
- First-round opponent
- Roman Safiullin
- Previous achievement
- Defending US Open champion
- Title goal
- A third US Open crown in five years
- Injury context
- Returning from a lengthy wrist injury layoff