The men's and women's singles draw for the U.S. Open has been announced, with Świątek and Zverev leading the pack.

The draw for the men's and women's singles at the 2024 US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, was recently announced. In men's singles, defending champion Jannik Sinner and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic lead as the top two seeds, while in women's singles, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka take center stage as the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, respectively, each anchoring one half of the draw.

In the men's singles, despite recently being caught up in doping rumors, Sinner is still competing as the No. 1 seed. Sinner has a relatively favorable draw and could face tough opponents on his way to the quarterfinals, including the No. 26 seed Jarry and the No. 14 seed Paul. Moreover, Sinner is likely to square off against No. 5 seed Medvedev in the quarterfinals, setting up a highly anticipated clash.

Defending champion Djokovic, seeded No. 2, has been placed in the bottom half of the draw—a manageable bracket. On his path to advancement, he could face Germany’s Struff in the second round; Struff has been in impressive form this season, having already put up tough battles against both Alcaraz and Sinner. If Djokovic manages to advance smoothly, he’ll likely meet No. 6 seed Rublev in the quarterfinals—another familiar opponent, making their matchup a near-certain win for Djokovic.

Third-seeded Alcaraz and fourth-seeded Zverev are placed in separate halves of the draw, yet both remain strong contenders to lift the trophy. Alcaraz has been in stellar form this season, clinching back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon—and he’s also drawn a relatively favorable bracket. Meanwhile, Zverev could face a tough "double-R" challenge on his way through the tournament: an eighth-final clash with Rune, followed by a potential quarter-final showdown against Ruud. Ultimately, he might even have to square off against Djokovic in a high-stakes semifinal battle for a spot in the final.

Here's the translation: --- The situation for Chinese players: Zhang Zhizhen, China's top-ranked men's tennis player, will face Britain's No. 25 seed Draper in the first round. This could easily turn into a five-set battle, with both players having a real chance to advance. Meanwhile, young talent Shang Juncheng will take on No. 27 seed Bublik in his opening match. Known for his unpredictable style of play, Bublik will undoubtedly pose a huge challenge for Shang. On the other hand, Bu Yunchaokete is making his Grand Slam main-draw debut, and stepping onto such a big stage right away means he’ll immediately face a highly seeded opponent—Norway’s Ruud. Tough luck, but it’s definitely a learning opportunity for this promising young player.

In the women's singles upper half, tournament top seed Swiatek is placed in Quarter 1, while Rybakina is in Quarter 2. Swiatek will face Pegula, while Rybakina will take on Paolini. If both advance smoothly, they’ll square off in a semifinal showdown for a spot in the final. As the world No. 1, Swiatek boasts incredible strength and is one of the clear favorites to win the title. Meanwhile, Rybakina also brings formidable competitiveness to the table—making the competition in this half of the draw exceptionally fierce.

In the bottom half of the draw, American star Coco Gauff is joined by No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka. Zheng Qinwen has been placed in the same quarter-final section as Sabalenka; if Zheng can advance steadily through the rounds, she might face Sabalenka in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, other strong contenders in the bottom half, like Karolína Plíšková, also pack a serious punch, making this section of the tournament equally thrilling and full of exciting matchups.

Here's the situation for Chinese players: In this year's US Open women's singles tournament, the Chinese contingent features a total of eight players—Zheng Qinwen, Wang Xinyu, Yuan Yue, Wang Yafan, Wang Xiyu, Zhang Shuai, Wang Qiang, and Zheng Saisai. While these players are placed in various spots on the draw, each faces challenges of varying degrees.

Zheng Qinwen, the tournament's No. 7 seed and fresh Olympic gold medalist, is already drawing significant attention. In the first round, Zheng will face American wildcard Anisimova, who is known for her unpredictable form—capable of delivering stunning performances when on fire, yet prone to unexpected upsets when off her game. Recently, Anisimova showcased her impressive momentum at the Toronto event, where she stunned several top-ranked opponents, including Sabalenka, to reach the final.

If Zheng Qinwen manages to advance smoothly in the first round, she could face Yuan Yue in a "Chinese Golden Flowers" derby in the second round. Yuan Yue, meanwhile, will take on Russia's rising star, Daria Andreeva, in her opening match. As the tournament progresses, Zheng Qinwen might also encounter players like Yastremska, Vekic/Kasatkina, Keys, and Sabalenka starting from the third round. The road ahead won’t be easy—let’s take it one round at a time.

Other Chinese women's singles players in the first round matchups: Wang Xinyu faces Rodionova, Wang Xiyu takes on Parry, and Wang Yafan clashes with No. 9 seed Sakari. Meanwhile, Zhang Shuai battles Kruger, Zheng Saisai faces Ponchet, and Wang Qiang goes up against No. 16 seed Samsonova. It’s a mixed bag—let’s all cheer them on!