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US Open men's draw set with Zverev as top seed
The US Open men's singles draw has been finalized, revealing a highly competitive field following the withdrawal of world number one Jannik Sinner due to a knee injury. Alexander Zverev has ascended to the top seed position and will open his tournament against Lorenzo Sonego.
Carlos Alcaraz, returning from a four-month hiatus caused by a wrist injury, is the second seed and faces Roman Safiullin in the first round. Novak Djokovic, the fourth seed, remains a major contender as he seeks a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
Other notable developments include the withdrawal of Ugo Humbert due to back problems. The draw also features several high-stakes matchups, such as Arthur Fils facing Stefanos Tsitsipas and various former champions like Daniil Medvedev and Marin Cilic positioned in the lower half of the bracket.
Entities
Alexander Zverev · Boris Becker · Carlos Alcaraz · Jannik Sinner · Novak Djokovic · US Open
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexander Zverev will open the tournament against Lorenzo Sonego. www.klix.ba · www.jutarnji.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Novak Djokovic is the fourth seed in the tournament. mesport.me · www.jutarnji.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Venus Williams will play Sofia Kenin in the women's singles draw. www.klix.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz will face Roman Safiullin in his first singles match since April. www.klix.ba · www.jutarnji.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alexander Zverev is the top seed for the US Open following Jannik Sinner's withdrawal due to a knee injury. www.klix.ba
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marin Cilic is scheduled to play Andrey Rublev in the first round. www.jutarnji.hr