The U.S. Open singles draw sets demanding early-round paths for defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and women’s title hopeful Aryna Sabalenka, according to outlets covering the ceremony. Alcaraz is drawn into a stronger portion of the bracket and is set to play a difficult set of opponents as he aims to reach the New York final.
The draw also reflects Sabalenka’s position as a leading contender, with her route including challenging matchups as she pursues a third consecutive U.S. Open title. Cyprus Mail notes that Alcaraz is returning to singles after missing competition for about five months due to a wrist injury, framing his campaign as a comeback while the tournament begins. Coverage emphasizes the difficulty of both players’ brackets but focuses on different elements: the men’s side on Alcaraz’s return and bracket position, and the women’s side on Sabalenka’s pursuit of continued dominance and tough competition.
