Carlos Alcaraz is back at the US Open after an injury setback. He is the defending champion, and his presence is the major talking point. Aryna Sabalenka opens her campaign as champion as well. Jessica Pegula said she did not expect Alcaraz to play.
The ATP says Alcaraz could be the first to do something historic but no details were given. The tournament has plenty of star guests and tickets are tough to find. People say the event depends heavily on Alcaraz this year.