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US Open draw in full with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on collision course
The draw for the upcoming US Open took place on Thursday evening, with the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic discovering their first-round opponents. It has been billed as one of the most open Grand Slams in recent memory, with Jannik Sinner not competing and Alcaraz having only just returned from a long-term injury absence.
TL;DR
- Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic could meet before the US Open final as they are on the same side of the draw.
- Alcaraz, returning from injury, will face Roman Safiullin in the first round.
- Djokovic's first-round opponent is Mariano Navone.
- Aryna Sabalenka aims for her third straight US Open title, starting against Camila Osorio.
- Other notable first-round matches include Arthur Fery vs. Lorenzo Musetti and Stan Wawrinka vs. Matteo Berrettini.