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SportsU.S. Open 2026 entry list: Alcaraz, Djokovic headline men's draw; Sabalenka seeks third straight title
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The U.S. Open entry list, released on July 21, 2026, is headlined by defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who returns from a wrist injury, and Novak Djokovic, still seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and French Open winner Alexander Zverev are also in the men's draw. On the women's side, two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka aims for a third consecutive title, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams. Other top women include Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff. The field features 17 former Grand Slam champions, with the United States leading all nations with 28 direct entries. The tournament runs from August 23 to September 13, 2026.
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Reigning U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, who continues his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, headline the U.S. Open Entry List released Tuesday.
Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion and two-time U.S. Open winner, has not played competitive tennis since April due to a wrist injury. He is scheduled to return to the ATP Tour at the Cincinnati Open next month and is reportedly 100% healed.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, the two-time Wimbledon champion, and French Open winner Alexander Zverev, ranked No. 2, are also in the men's draw.
Click to view the full entry lists: Men's Singles | Women's Singles
Women's Field Highlights
On the women's side, two-time U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka (2024 and 2025) is aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive U.S. Open singles titles since Serena Williams (2012–2014). Williams, 44, is not on the Entry List but could still receive a wild card next month.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion, No. 3 Jessica Pegula, the 2024 U.S. Open finalist, and No. 4 Coco Gauff, the 2023 champion, are also in the women's field.
Key Statistics and Notes
- 17 total former Grand Slam singles champions are in the field (11 women, 6 men), including 10 former U.S. Open champions.
- United States leads all nations with 28 players (14 women, 14 men) earning direct entry into the main draw.
- American women are led by Pegula, Gauff, and No. 9 Amanda Anisimova.
- American men in the field include Top-10 players Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz, as well as New Jersey native and former Columbia University star Michael Zheng, who reached the third round at Wimbledon.
- Eight players (five women, three men) are using special or protected rankings, including Lois Boisson (No. 38), Juncheng Shang (No. 56), Irina-Camelia Begu (No. 82), and Thanasi Kokkinakis (No. 84).
Rankings Cutoff
Both the men's and women's entries were based on the July 20 rankings. The women's cutoff was No. 102, while the men's cutoff was No. 101.
Tournament Dates
The 2026 U.S. Open runs Sunday, August 23, through Sunday, September 13. The singles main draws begin on Sunday, August 30.
Source
Forbes - BusinessWestern
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Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline U.S. Open Entry Field