Overview

• Defending champion and top seed Jannik Sinner opens against Vit Kopriva, with coach Darren Cahill saying he is recovering from a virus after retiring in the Cincinnati final.
• World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz faces Reilly Opelka in the first round on Monday, with Novak Djokovic opening against Learner Tien in the same half for a projected semifinal if seedings hold.
• In the women’s draw, top seed and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka starts versus Rebeka Masarova, as Wimbledon and Cincinnati winner Iga Swiatek enters in strong form.
• Ben Shelton fuels U.S. hopes after his Toronto title, with analysts labeling him a dark‑horse contender in Alcaraz’s quarter.
• The main draw begins Sunday, Aug. 24, with $5 million awarded to each singles champion.