Tennis

US Open draw provides defending champion Sinner favorable path while Alcaraz faces tougher route

The US Open draw ceremony on Thursday revealed contrasting paths to the title for the tournament's biggest stars, with defending champion Jannik Sinner receiving what appears to be a more manageable route to the final compared to Carlos Alcaraz. Meanwhile, women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces significant challenges in her quest to retain her crown at Flushing Meadows.