US Open upends tennis tradition
The US Open, the last Grand Slam of the season, begins on 30 August at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center amid stark contrasts with Wimbledon and wide uncertainty among top players. Reports of noisy crowds, relaxed court etiquette and lingering marijuana odor at some courts accompany a field where several leading men are limited by injury or absence — Carlos Alcaraz sidelined since April, Jannik Sinner inactive since Wimbledon and Novak Djokovic showing fatigue. That uncertain build-up opens opportunities for Alexander Zverev, home favourites and fast-rising players, while the women's draw features defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and rising Alexandra Eala.
The US Open begins amid injuries and rising young contenders.
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The tennis season moves from Wimbledon grass to the US Open hard courts. Many top players arrive with injuries or limited play. This may let new players win and change rankings.
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