Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz prepare for US Open singles

Novak Djokovic continues his preparations for the US Open in New York following an early exit in the mixed doubles tournament. During a practice session with Denis Shapovalov, Djokovic demonstrated high-level form, winning the set 6-2 and drawing significant applause from the crowd after hitting a notable forehand.

Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz has opted to skip a scheduled practice session with Taylor Fritz to focus on recovery. Following a recent return to competitive play and participation in mixed doubles alongside Serena Williams, the decision is viewed as a strategic rest day rather than a response to physical injury, as he prepares for his singles debut.