Overview

• Top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner said he has “recovered mostly, not 100% yet” after a virus and expects to be ready, opening against Vit Kopriva.
• The men’s draw places Sinner in a lighter top half with potential dates against Jack Draper in the quarters and Alexander Zverev in the semis, while Alcaraz starts vs Reilly Opelka and could see Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz later.
• Novak Djokovic, seeded seventh, begins against Learner Tien and is viewed as a contender for a 25th major despite questions about fitness and limited match play.
• Women’s top seed and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka opens against Rebeka Masarova, with a projected route that could include Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek.
• Analysts highlight rising threats Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva, as Swiatek arrives in form after Wimbledon and Cincinnati titles and Coco Gauff seeks stability amid serving struggles.