Top seed Alexander Zverev says the US Open field is “more open than ever” and he does not see himself as a clear favorite as the tournament gets underway. He downplays the implications of being the top seed, stressing that the outcome remains unpredictable.
Zverev points to the absence of Jannik Sinner, which he says changes the competitive landscape. He also references the injury situation surrounding defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, whose fitness is in question. By citing both Sinner’s withdrawal and Alcaraz’s uncertainty, Zverev argues that these factors do not strengthen his own claim to be the player to beat.
Across the two reports, the focus is on Zverev’s comments rather than specific match outcomes. Both outlets present the same core themes: the perceived openness of the US Open and Zverev’s effort to avoid being framed as a dominant favorite due to late-breaking absences and injury concerns affecting major contenders.
