The 2026 US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, returns to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, played on DecoTurf hard courts. The men’s singles main draw begins on August 30, with the final scheduled for September 13. The field features three former world #1s, a deep American contingent, and a mix of established stars and rising talent across 32 seeds.
Below is the men’s field for the 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament, including their odds on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Seeds
| Seed | Player | Country | ATP Ranking | DK Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Zverev | Germany | #2 | +300 |
| 2 | Carlos Alcaraz | Spain | #3 | +250 |
| 3 | Felix Auger-Aliassime | Canada | #4 | +2800 |
| 4 | Novak Djokovic | Serbia | #5 | +700 |
| 5 | Flavio Cobolli | Italy | #6 | +3500 |
| 6 | Alex de Minaur | Australia | #7 | +6000 |
| 7 | Daniil Medvedev | Russia | #8 | +3500 |
| 8 | Ben Shelton | USA | #9 | +1200 |
| 9 | Taylor Fritz | USA | #10 | +1000 |
| 10 | Arthur Fils | France | #11 | +1200 |
| 11 | Frances Tiafoe | USA | #12 | +4000 |
| 12 | Rafael Jodar | Spain | #13 | +1200 |
| 13 | Lorenzo Musetti | Italy | #14 | +4000 |
| 14 | Learner Tien | USA | #15 | +6000 |
| 15 | Alexander Bublik | Kazakhstan | #16 | +13000 |
| 16 | Brandon Nakashima | USA | #17 | +5000 |
| 17 | Jakub Mensik | Czechia | #18 | +3000 |
| 18 | Jiri Lehecka | Czechia | #19 | +10000 |
| 19 | Casper Ruud | Norway | #20 | +10000 |
| 20 | Tommy Paul | USA | #21 | +5000 |
| 21 | Luciano Darderi | Argentina | #22 | +15000 |
| 22 | Valentin Vacherot | Monaco | #23 | +15000 |
| 23 | Andrey Rublev | Russia | #24 | +6000 |
| 24 | Francisco Cerundolo | Argentina | #25 | +25000 |
| 25 | Alejandro Tabilo | Chile | #28 | +20000 |
| 26 | Arthur Rinderknech | France | #29 | +25000 |
| 27 | Tomas Martin Etcheverry | Argentina | #31 | +20000 |
| 28 | Alexander Blockx | Belgium | #32 | +15000 |
| 29 | Cameron Norrie | Great Britain | #33 | +20000 |
| 30 | Matteo Arnaldi | Italy | #34 | +50000 |
| 31 | Zizou Bergs | Belgium | #35 | +30000 |
| 32 | Ignacio Buse | Peru | #36 | +50000 |
Unseeded Players
| Player | Entry |
|---|---|
| Daniel Altmaier | |
| Terence Atmane | |
| Sebastian Baez | |
| Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera | Q |
| Nishesh Basavareddy | Q |
| Mattia Bellucci | |
| Matteo Berrettini | |
| Darwin Blanch | |
| Benjamin Bonzi | |
| Nuno Borges | |
| Jenson Brooksby | |
| Roman Andres Burruchaga | |
| Pablo Carreno Busta | |
| Juan Manuel Cerundolo | |
| Jan Choinski | |
| Marin Cilic | |
| Federico Cina | Q |
| Raphael Collignon | |
| Francisco Comesana | |
| Martin Damm Jr | |
| Jesper De Jong | |
| Facundo Diaz Acosta | |
| Grigor Dimitrov | Q |
| James Duckworth | |
| Damir Dzumhur | |
| Jaime Faria | |
| Jacob Fearnley | Q |
| Arthur Fery | |
| Marton Fucsovics | |
| Hugo Gaston | Q |
| Marcos Giron | |
| Sebastian Gorzny | |
| Tallon Griekspoor | |
| Andrea Guerrieri | Q |
| Quentin Halys | |
| Yannick Hanfmann | |
| Lloyd Harris | Q |
| Rinky Hijikata | |
| Hubert Hurkacz | |
| Miomir Kecmanovic | |
| Jack Kennedy | |
| Karen Khachanov | |
| Thanasi Kokkinakis | |
| Vit Kopriva | |
| Aleksandar Kovacevic | |
| Martin Landaluce | |
| Tomas Machac | |
| Kamil Majchrzak | |
| Adrian Mannarino | |
| Fabian Marozsan | |
| Hamad Medjedovic | |
| Daniel Merida | |
| Alex Michelsen | |
| Filip Misolic | |
| Shintaro Mochizuki | Q |
| Alex Molcan | |
| Gael Monfils | |
| Corentin Moutet | |
| Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | |
| Jaume Munar | |
| Mariano Navone | |
| Francesco Passaro | Q |
| Zsombor Piros | Q |
| Alexei Popyrin | |
| Dino Prizmic | |
| Jurij Rodionov | Q |
| Valentin Royer | |
| Roman Safiullin | |
| Rei Sakamoto | Q |
| Toby Samuel | Q |
| Tristan Schoolkate | Q |
| Juncheng Shang | |
| Denis Shapovalov | |
| Aleksandr Shevchenko | |
| Sho Shimabukuro | |
| Lorenzo Sonego | |
| Jan-Lennard Struff | |
| Zachary Svajda | |
| Dalibor Svrcina | Q |
| Dane Sweeny | |
| Carlos Taberner | |
| Thiago Agustin Tirante | |
| Marco Trungelliti | |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | |
| Camilo Ugo Carabelli | |
| Adolfo Daniel Vallejo | |
| Luca Van Assche | |
| Botic Van de Zandschulp | |
| Aleksandar Vukic | |
| Adam Walton | |
| Stan Wawrinka | |
| Harry Wendelken | Q |
| Jeffrey John Wolf | |
| Coleman Wong | Q |
| Yibing Wu | |
| Michael Zheng |
Q = Qualifier
The Favorites
Carlos Alcaraz (+250) is the betting favorite despite being the second seed. The 23-year-old Spaniard, a former world #1, has been remarkably efficient this season with a 22-3 record. He stands 183 cm (6’0″) and is right-handed.
Alexander Zverev (+300) is the top seed at #2 in the world. The 29-year-old right-hander from Germany stands 198 cm (6’6″) and has compiled a 46-13 record in 2026, the highest match total among the top seeds.
Novak Djokovic (+700) is 39 years old, still ranked #5 in the world with a career-high #1. The Serbian right-hander (188 cm, 6’2″) has posted a 14-6 record in 2026 and turned pro in 2003. DraftKings has him as a clear third choice behind the younger favorites.
Taylor Fritz (+1000) is the highest-ranked American in the draw at #10. The 28-year-old right-hander (193 cm, 6’4″) has gone 31-15 in 2026 and reached a career-high of #4. He turned pro in 2015.
Ben Shelton (+1200) is 23 years old, ranked #9. The left-handed American (193 cm, 6’4″) has put together a strong 33-13 season. He turned pro in 2022, the most recent among the top seeds.
Dark Horses
Arthur Fils (+1200) has posted a 32-10 record in 2026 at just 22 years old. The right-handed Frenchman (185 cm, 6’1″), ranked #11 is priced alongside Shelton and Jodar at +1200.
Rafael Jodar (+1200) is a 19-year-old Spaniard with a 36-14 record in 2026. Already ranked #13 with a career-high of #11, his odds match those of higher seeds.
Jakub Mensik (+3000) is a 20-year-old from Czechia with a 30-15 singles record in 2026. DraftKings has him shorter than several higher seeds (Auger-Aliassime [3] at +2800, for comparison).
Daniil Medvedev (+3500) is a former world #1 now ranked #8. The 30-year-old right-hander (198 cm, 6’6″) has gone 31-14 in 2026 and turned pro in 2014. At +3500, he is priced longer than seeds ranked below him.
DraftKings Odds: Key Takeaways
- Carlos Alcaraz (+250) is the overall favorite, ahead of top seed Zverev (+300). The market views Alcaraz as the most likely champion despite being seeded second.
- Seeding vs. odds mismatch: Medvedev (7 seed) at +3500 and Auger-Aliassime (3 seed) at +2800 are both longer than 12-seed Jodar (+1200), 10-seed Fils (+1200), and 17-seed Mensik (+3000).
- 115 players are priced in the men’s futures market, with the longest shots at +50000.
Player data, rankings, and statistics via Sportradar Tennis. Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook. Data as of August 29, 2026.
By the Numbers
- Three former world #1s are seeded: Alcaraz (No. 2 seed), Djokovic (No. 4 seed), and Medvedev (No. 7 seed).
- Novak Djokovic is the oldest seed at 39 years old (born May 22, 1987), while Rafael Jodar is the youngest at 19 (born September 17, 2006).
- The average age of the top 16 seeds (per profile data) is 26.5.
- Six Americans are seeded (Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Learner Tien, Brandon Nakashima, Tommy Paul), making the USA the most represented nation.
- Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev share the title of tallest seed at 198 cm (6’6″).
U.S. Open FAQ
Where is the US Open played?
The US Open is played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. The facility features 22 courts, including Arthur Ashe Stadium (the largest tennis stadium in the world, seating approximately 23,771), Louis Armstrong Stadium (seating approximately 14,053), and the Grandstand (seating approximately 8,125). All courts use DecoTurf, a multi-layer cushioned hard court surface.
When does the 2026 US Open men’s singles draw run?
The men’s singles main draw begins on August 30 and the final is scheduled for September 13.
How can I watch the 2026 US Open on television?
In the United States, ESPN holds the broadcast rights to the US Open. Coverage is available across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. ESPN+ carries early-round coverage and additional court streams, while the later rounds and finals air on ESPN’s main network channels.
What are the key courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center?
Arthur Ashe Stadium is the main show court and hosts the marquee day and night sessions, including both singles finals. Louis Armstrong Stadium, a retractable-roof venue, hosts featured early-round matches. The Grandstand court rounds out the three primary stadiums.
Do the stadium courts have roofs?
Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium both have retractable roofs, allowing play to continue during rain delays.