Overview

• The main draw is set for Aug. 24–Sept. 7 in New York after Thursday’s ceremony.
• Carlos Alcaraz opens against big-serving Reilly Opelka and would return to world No. 1 only by winning the championship.
• Novak Djokovic begins versus 19-year-old Learner Tien and shares Alcaraz’s half, creating a potential semifinal if both advance.
• Defending champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner starts against Vit Kopriva after recovering from the virus that ended his Cincinnati final.
• Venus Williams received a USTA wildcard and will face Karolina Muchova in the first round.