Alexei Popyrin

The Australian is seeking to regain the consistency and level he did not have in 2025 due in part to a back injury from which he has now recovered during the opening tour of the year in his country.

The Australian confesses that 2025 has been a bad year, but assures that "I learned a lot about how I want to approach the rest of my career."
 

Despite the minimal moments of complexity, the Italian relied on determination to close the door and advance to the third round of the US Open.

The number one shone in his debut as the defender of the American title, but he will have a demanding test against Alexei Popyrin in his next match.

The Australian wants to reassert himself as a giant killer, as he did in the last edition of the US Open, and shows confidence in himself.

We analyze the non-seeded players at Flushing Meadows that the top contenders will want to avoid: world-class talents eager to cause a scare... or several.