Carlos Alcaraz on US Open Entry List
The 2026 US Open entry list is official. Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz leads the men's field as he prepares for a return to competition following a wrist injury sustained in April. Alcaraz last played at the Barcelona Open and spent the recent weekend in New York presenting the World Cup trophy. He currently holds a 22-3 record for the 2026 season with titles at the Australian Open and in Doha.
On the women's side, top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka headlines the draw. She looks to secure her third consecutive US Open title, a feat not accomplished in the women's game since Serena Williams held the trophy from 2012 to 2014. The field remains competitive with notable names including Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva, and Coco Gauff. The entry list also features 17 total former Grand Slam singles champions across both divisions.
Several players will compete using special or protected rankings, while others remain on the alternate list. Notably, Canadian Victoria Mboko is absent from the list due to a knee injury, shifting the focus to Leylah Fernandez as the highest-ranked Canadian woman in the draw. Zheng Qinwen, Bianca Andreescu, and Sofia Kenin are currently listed among the alternates.
The tournament at Flushing Meadows begins with main draw matches on August 30th and concludes on September 13th. American players maintain a strong presence in the bracket, with 28 representatives earning direct entry. Fans can expect to see top-ranked men including Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Felix Auger-Aliassime competing for the final major championship of the year.