New York, Jul 16 (AP) Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, reigning champions and current top-ranked players, headlined the entry list for this year's U.S. Open, which includes 10 past winners. The competition promises an exciting lineup with 18 previous Grand Slam titleholders, as announced by the U.S. Tennis Association.
Direct placements into the season's final major were determined using the rankings as of July 14, with men’s entry cutoff at No. 101 and women’s at No. 99. Sinner, coming off his impressive fourth Grand Slam triumph after defeating No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon, joins the spotlight alongside Sabalenka, who recently fell to Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals.
Anisimova, ranked No. 7, highlights a strong American presence, with four American women securing top-8 spots. Overall, the U.S. leads with 30 players granted direct entry, split into 16 women and 14 men.
Notable players utilizing special or protected rankings to gain entry include Nick Kyrgios, Petra Kvitova, and Sorana Cirstea. The main draw action is slated to commence on Aug. 24. (AP)
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