Djokovic and Alcaraz Exits Open Path to US Open Title

Unexpected losses by top seeds Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have left the men's draw wide open, creating opportunities for emerging talents.

• Alexei Popyrin defeated Novak Djokovic in a four-set match, marking Djokovic's earliest US Open exit since 2006.
• Carlos Alcaraz also faced an early exit, leaving the tournament without its top two seeds in the men's draw.
• Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Frances Tiafoe are now among the favorites to win the title.
• Coco Gauff continues to advance in the women's draw, demonstrating resilience in her matches.
• The absence of Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal marks the first time since 2002 that none of the Big Three have won a major title in a season.

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