Djokovic, who threw out the first pitch ahead of Thursday’s Red Sox-Yankees game, faces Learner Tien, the American ranked No. 48 in the world, while Alcaraz meets huge-serving American Reilly Opelka, ranked No. 66.

Carlos Alcaraz, eyeing the world number one ranking, heads to the U.S. Open as a top challenger. Fresh from a Cincinnati triumph, the 22-year-old aims to outperform Jannik Sinner and is motivated by past experiences.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face potential difficult American opponents when they begin their quest for another U.S. Open title.

Once touted as a future World No.1, tennis star Holger Rune has not lived up to the expectations. The Danish player has struggled with form in recent months, despite enjoying a brilliant run during his early years on the ATP Tour.

Former British player Andrew Castle doubts Novak Djokovic's chances against rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Despite Djokovic's impressive career, including a recent Olympic Gold, Castle believes his Grand Slam-winning days are over unless circumstances favor him,

Andrew Castle feels Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam-winning days may be over, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner emerging as dominant forces. The Serb, stuck on 24 majors since the 2023 US Open, faces doubts about adding a 25th title amid younger rivals' rise.

The tennis superstars had a blast playing mixed doubles together at the US Open. Raducanu's reply to Alcaraz's Instagram post will have fans speculating.