Alcaraz and Djokovic: American Challenges at the US Open
In the US Open horizon, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are preparing to face potential challenges against high-caliber American opponents. The competition promises to be intense from the start of the tournament.
Venus Williams, at 45 years old, returns to the tournament and will face Karolina Muchova, seeded number 11, who has demonstrated outstanding performance in important tournaments.
The draw for the men’s and women’s tournament has revealed exciting matchups from the first rounds, with the start scheduled for Sunday.
Alcaraz, second seed, will debut against Reilly Opelka. Opelka, known for his powerful serve, seeks to advance in the tournament.
Djokovic, with a record of 24 Grand Slam titles, including four at the US Open, will face Learner Tien, a young left-hander who surprised at the Australian Open.
Djokovic could have to overcome Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals, Alcaraz in the semifinals, and Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, in the final.
Venus Williams, with a special invitation, will compete in the tournament where she won two of her seven Grand Slam titles. She will be the oldest player to compete in singles at Flushing Meadows since 1981.
Coco Gauff, 2023 US Open champion, will face Ajla Tomljanovic in her first match.
The possible men’s quarterfinals include Sinner vs. Jack Draper and Alexander Zverev vs. Alex de Minaur. The other half of the draw could see Alcaraz vs. Ben Shelton and Fritz vs. Djokovic.
In the women’s bracket, the quarterfinals could pit Aryna Sabalenka against Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula against Mirra Andreeva. In addition, Iga Swiatek could face Amanda Anisimova, and Gauff against Madison Keys.
