NEW YORK, NY – August 21, 2025 – The draw for the 2025 US Open has been released, outlining potential paths for top contenders including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic. The tournament, scheduled to begin on August 25th, 2025, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, will feature Brazilian rising star João Fonseca among its competitors.
Novak Djokovic, seeded seventh, could face Alex Michelsen (ranked 30th) in the early rounds. DjokovicS potential journey also includes the possibility of facing qualifiers or lucky losers.The tournament draw indicates potential quarterfinal matchups of Jannik Sinner (seeded 1st) versus Jack Draper (seeded 5th); Alexander Zverev (seeded 3rd) against Alex de Minaur (seeded 8th); Novak Djokovic (seeded 7th) facing Taylor Fritz (seeded 4th); and Ben Shelton (seeded 6th) potentially competing against Carlos Alcaraz (seeded 2nd).
Looking ahead to the semifinals, the draw suggests possible contests between Sinner and Zverev, and Djokovic or Fritz against Alcaraz. Given their respective seedings, Sinner and Alcaraz are projected to meet only in the championship match. The US Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the year and is played on hard courts.
João Fonseca’s participation marks a meaningful moment for Brazilian tennis, as he aims to make an impact on the Grand Slam stage. The US Open offers substantial prize money and ranking points, making it a crucial event for players seeking to improve their positions in the ATP and WTA rankings. The tournament traditionally attracts a global audience and significant media coverage.
