US Open 2026 Men’s Singles Entry List Revealed: Stars Ready for New York
The summer season in New York City is heating up, and tennis fans around the world have something big to look forward to. Tournament organizers officially released the entry lists for the 2026 US Open tennis tournament, revealing the full lineup of stars preparing to play at Flushing Meadows.
The final Grand Slam tournament of the year will take place from Sunday, August 23 to Sunday, September 13. The excitement will build during Fan Week, and the main draw singles matches will start on Sunday, August 30. With world-class players, rising talent, and past champions in the mix, this year’s tournament promises plenty of drama and high-level tennis.
World Superstars Heading the Field
At the top of the entry list is world No. 1 Jannik Sinner from Italy. Sinner has enjoyed another strong season at the top of men’s tennis and leads the pack coming into Flushing Meadows. Following right behind him as the No. 2 seed on the entry list is Germany’s Alexander Zverev, who earlier this season claimed the trophy at Roland Garros.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz comes into the entry list as world No. 3. The young Spanish sensation is aiming to win his third US Open title. Rounding out the top five entries are Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime at No. 4 and Australia’s Alex de Minaur at No. 5.
The field also includes 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic from Serbia. Ranked No. 7 on the initial entry list, Djokovic continues to build on his legendary career. This season, he reached the final of the Australian Open and the semifinals at Wimbledon, proving he remains a major title contender at any event. Overall, the initial field across both men’s and women’s events features 17 former Grand Slam singles champions and 10 former US Open singles champions.
Strong American Presence in the Main Draw
Tennis fans in the United States have plenty of reasons to celebrate. A total of 28 American players—14 men and 14 women—earned direct entry into the main draws based on their world rankings. That makes the United States the most represented nation in the entry lists.
The American men are led by two Top 10 stars: Ben Shelton at No. 6 and Taylor Fritz at No. 10. Both players have proven they can excel on the fast hard courts of New York. Shelton reached the US Open semifinals in 2023, while Fritz was a finalist in 2024.
The host nation also boasts depth across the rankings, featuring established names and impressive younger players like Learner Tien (No. 16), Frances Tiafoe (No. 17), and Tommy Paul (No. 24). Further down the direct entry list, players like Brandon Nakashima (No. 32), Alex Michelsen (No. 44), Ethan Quinn (No. 45), Sebastian Korda (No. 64), Zachary Svajda (No. 73), Jenson Brooksby (No. 74), Marcos Giron (No. 85), Aleksandar Kovacevic (No. 93), and Emilio Nava (No. 100) ensure local fans will have plenty of homegrown talent to support.
Protected Rankings and How Entry Works
The entry lists for the 2026 US Open were determined by the official ATP and WTA world rankings published on Monday, July 20. The cutoff rank for direct entry into the men’s main draw was set at No. 101.
In total, eight players across both single draws were granted direct entry using protected or special rankings due to long injury layoffs or medical leave. On the men’s side, three players entered via protected ranking:
- Shang Juncheng of China (using Protected Rank No. 56)
- Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia (using Protected Rank No. 84)
- Filip Misolic of Austria (using Protected Rank No. 101)
These special entries allow talented players returning from injuries to jump directly into the main draw without having to battle through qualifying matches.
Young Stars and Next-Generation Talent
The 2026 entry list highlights a changing of the guard in men’s tennis, as a wave of young talent enters the top tiers. Names like Learner Tien (No. 16), Jakub Mensik (No. 18), Arthur Fils (No. 23), Rafael Jodar (No. 25), and Joao Fonseca (No. 28) have built impressive momentum over the last year and earned seeded territory for Flushing Meadows.
Furthermore, young dynamic players such as Alexander Blockx (No. 38), Martin Landaluce (No. 62), and Adolfo Daniel Vallejo (No. 63) show that the next generation of tennis stars is ready to make an impact on the sport’s biggest stages.
The Alternate List and What Comes Next
While the top 101 men have claimed direct entry, the list of alternates is packed with quality players waiting for an opportunity to step in if someone withdraws.
Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic sits at No. 102 as the very first alternate on the list, followed closely by Benjamin Bonzi (No. 103), Alexei Popyrin (No. 104), and Martin Damm (No. 105). Experienced veterans like 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic (No. 86) made direct entry, while multi-grand slam winner Stan Wawrinka (No. 118) and Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov (No. 142) find themselves on the main draw list or alternate charts, watching for potential spot openings before play starts.
With three full weeks of world-class tennis, vibrant fan events, and high-stakes matches ahead, the 2026 US Open is set to deliver an incredible end to the Grand Slam calendar.
Top 32 Men’s Singles Entry List
Below is the official top 32 entry list for the 2026 US Open Men’s Singles draw, based on the ranking report from July 20, 2026:
| Entry Rank | Player Name | Country |
| 1 | Sinner, Jannik | Italy |
| 2 | Zverev, Alexander | Germany |
| 3 | Alcaraz, Carlos | Spain |
| 4 | Auger-Aliassime, Felix | Canada |
| 5 | de Minaur, Alex | Australia |
| 6 | Shelton, Ben | United States of America |
| 7 | Djokovic, Novak | Serbia |
| 8 | Medvedev, Daniil | Neutral |
| 9 | Cobolli, Flavio | Italy |
| 10 | Fritz, Taylor | United States of America |
| 11 | Bublik, Alexander | Kazakhstan |
| 12 | Lehecka, Jiri | Czech Republic |
| 13 | Ruud, Casper | Norway |
| 14 | Rublev, Andrey | Neutral |
| 15 | Musetti, Lorenzo | Italy |
| 16 | Tien, Learner | United States of America |
| 17 | Tiafoe, Frances | United States of America |
| 18 | Mensik, Jakub | Czech Republic |
| 19 | Vacherot, Valentin | Monaco |
| 20 | Davidovich Fokina, Alejandro | Spain |
| 21 | Darderi, Luciano | Italy |
| 22 | Cerundolo, Francisco | Argentina |
| 23 | Fils, Arthur | France |
| 24 | Paul, Tommy | United States of America |
| 25 | Jodar, Rafael | Spain |
| 26 | Khachanov, Karen | Neutral |
| 27 | Rinderknech, Arthur | France |
| 28 | Fonseca, Joao | Brazil |
| 29 | Humbert, Ugo | France |
| 30 | Tabilo, Alejandro | Chile |
| 31 | Etcheverry, Tomas Martin | Argentina |
| 32 | Nakashima, Brandon | United States of America |