'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled
The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.
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"Unwavering belief. Or, as former US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz describes it, delusion."
— Taylor Fritz , Athlete
Key People
Alexander Blockx is a Belgian tennis player who defeated Flavio Cobolli at the US Open.
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Arthur Fils is a young French tennis player hampered by injuries due to workload.
American tennis player seeded fourth at Wimbledon 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Daniil Medvedev is a professional tennis player and former US Open champion.
Felix Auger-Aliassime is a Canadian professional tennis player known for his powerful serve and athletic gameplay.
Flavio Cobolli is an Italian professional tennis player who competed against Zverev in the French Open final.
Jannik Sinner is an Italian professional tennis player known for his powerful play and young talent.
A Serbian professional tennis player and widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
Pat Cash is a former Wimbledon champion and tennis commentator.
Rafael Jodar is a French Open quarter-finalist who withdrew from Wimbledon warm-up events.
Stefanos Tsitsipas is a Greek professional tennis player who is known for his aggressive playing style.
Taylor Fritz is an American professional tennis player.
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The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.
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