Alex de Minaur faces challenging US Open draw

Alex de Minaur US Open tennis Rafael Jodar ATP Tour

Alex de Minaur enters the US Open as the No. 6 seed, facing a challenging draw as he attempts to regain his peak form. After a recent dip in ranking from No. 5 to No. 7, the Australian player faces several high-profile potential opponents.

De Minaur is scheduled to begin his campaign against a qualifier. His projected path includes Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round and 31st seed Zizou Bergs in the third. A potential fourth-round matchup features 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar, who recently showed strong form on American hard courts. Should he reach the quarter-finals, he could face top seed Alexander Zverev.

The tournament also highlights the rise of younger talent, including Arthur Fils and Jodar, who are challenging established top-10 players. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner's absence due to a knee injury shifts the competitive landscape of the men's draw.

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Alex de Minaur · Alexander Zverev · Arthur Fils · Rafael Jodar · US Open

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[● 3 SOURCES] De Minaur's projected path includes Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round and Zizou Bergs in the third round. theqldr.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] De Minaur's ranking has recently slipped from a career-best No. 5 to No. 7. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Rafael Jodar is scheduled to face Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round. theqldr.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] The No. 12 seed Rafael Jodar is a potential fourth-round opponent for de Minaur. theqldr.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Alexander Zverev is a potential quarter-final opponent for de Minaur. theqldr.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Arthur Fils recently won the Cincinnati Masters title. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jannik Sinner is out of action due to a knee injury. theqldr.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Alex de Minaur is the No. 6 seed in the US Open men's singles draw. theqldr.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au