Raducanu and Draper begin US Open

Raducanu and Draper start with qualifiers in the opening rounds at the US Open as coaching moves and injuries shape their New York campaign.

Raducanu and Draper Begin US Open Qualifiers at Flushing Meadows

Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper will open their US Open campaigns by facing qualifiers in the opening rounds at Flushing Meadows.
Draper, who reached the Flushing Meadows semi last year, returns after forearm trouble forced him to skip Toronto and Cincinnati, while Raducanu sits atop the British rankings and has added Francis Roig to her coaching setup after working with Mark Petchey.
Draper could meet defending champion Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals if both win through, and Raducanu might clash with Elena Rybakina in the third round if results hold.

The draw underscores how much the event will test rising talents under pressure. Raducanu is trying to translate recent good form into a longer Grand Slam run, aided by a coach with a proven track record. Draper enters with momentum from last year but with recent injuries reminding him of the sport’s fragility. The Open also serves as a reminder that the next wave of contenders learns on a big stage, where every round matters beyond the first win.

Highlights

The coming days will reveal who can turn potential into a breakthrough in New York.