Following a recurrence of bone bruising in his left arm, former British number one Jack Draper will have to go through qualifying to participate in the US Open. Draper, who has been dealing with this issue for over a year, resulting in a limited number of tournaments, is now ranked 147th globally. This significant drop in ranking means he will likely need to qualify for the fourth Grand Slam of the season. Draper is set to return to action at the DC Open in Washington, starting July 27.
Meanwhile, Arthur Fery, the new British men's number one, will make his Flushing Meadows debut after a remarkable Wimbledon semi-finals run. Fery and 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu are just outside the top 32 seeds, with Raducanu ranked 37th. Other British hopefuls, including Cam Norrie, Jan Choinski, and Katie Boulter, will also feature in the main draw.
The tournament, which begins on August 30, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner leading their respective fields. Sabalenka aims to become the first woman to win three consecutive US Open titles since Serena Williams, while Sinner seeks to reclaim the title from Carlos Alcaraz.