Carlos Alcaraz opens US Open title defense against Safiullin, Venus Williams plays Sofia Kenin
Summary
Carlos Alcaraz will start defending his U.S. Open tennis title by playing against Roman Safiullin. Venus Williams will face Sofia Kenin in the first round of the tournament’s women’s singles. The U.S. Open begins Sunday and features several top players returning from injuries or breaks.Key Facts
- Carlos Alcaraz is the No. 2 seed and will play Roman Safiullin in the first round.
- Alcaraz missed the French Open and Wimbledon due to a right wrist injury.
- Safiullin made it to the fourth round at Wimbledon and previously defeated Alcaraz in 2023.
- Venus Williams, 46, received a wild card to play singles at the U.S. Open.
- Sofia Kenin, a 2020 Australian Open winner, will play Venus Williams in the first round.
- Serena Williams chose to play only doubles and did not enter the singles competition.
- Alexander Zverev, the No. 1 seed, will start against Lorenzo Sonego.
- Women’s defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will open against Camila Osorio.
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