Tennis Weekly — 2026-08-26
The 2026 US Open opens on August 30 with a significantly altered field following the withdrawals of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and British star Jack Draper due to knee injuries. While Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed his return to competition, the absence of Sinner reshapes the men's draw ahead of the season's final Grand Slam.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-08-26
Tournament Recap
The 2026 US Open is scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 30, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. The tournament will commence with mixed doubles championship matches and singles qualifying rounds starting on August 24.
A major development in the lead-up to the event is the withdrawal of two top contenders. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the tournament citing a persistent right knee injury. This decision marks a significant setback for the final Grand Slam of the year. Additionally, Britain's Jack Draper has also withdrawn from the event due to a knee injury.
Player Spotlight
The most significant story in the tennis world this week revolves around the contrasting fortunes of the top two seeds. While Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal removes the reigning champion from the main draw, his great rival Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will make his comeback at the tournament after being out for four months with a wrist injury. Sinner’s decision came less than 24 hours after Alcaraz announced his return, creating an immediate shift in the competitive landscape for the New York fortnight.
In other news regarding player eligibility, former champion Stan Wawrinka, who is playing his final season on tour at age 41, was not granted a wild card entry into the US Open main draw, sparking debate among fans about the criteria for veteran players.
Coming Up
With the main draw now set without Sinner and Draper, all eyes turn to the official start of the 2026 US Open on August 30. The provisional schedule has been released, outlining the daily order of play for the fourth and final Grand Slam of the season.
Additionally, Roger Federer is set to return to Arthur Ashe Stadium this week for a star-studded US Open Fan Week exhibition. The Swiss legend will reunite with longtime rival Andy Roddick and share the court with fellow legends Andre Agassi.
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