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US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz faces Roman Safiullin, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka & Arthur Fery learn first-round opponents in New York draw
Carlos Alcaraz has not played a singles match since April 13 at the Barcelona Open
TL;DR
- Carlos Alcaraz, recovering from a wrist injury, will defend his US Open title starting against Roman Safiullin.
- Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam begins against Mariano Navone, with a potential second-round clash against Matteo Berrettini or Stan Wawrinka.
- Arthur Fery, a Wimbledon semi-finalist, faces Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti in his Grand Slam debut.
- Defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka opens against Camila Osorio, while Elena Rybakina faces Thea Frodin.
- Injuries have sidelined key British players Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, with Cameron Norrie and Jan Choinski representing the British contingent.
- Venus Williams, 46, received a wildcard and will play Sofia Kenin in the first round.