Six tennis players from the Chinese mainland will compete in the U.S. Open singles main draws starting Sunday in New York, with rising stars Buyunchaokete and Shang Juncheng facing critical early tests against international opponents.
Key Matchups to Watch
Buyunchaokete, ranked World No. 76, opens against France's Valentin Royer – a first-time matchup for both players. The 23-year-old aims to improve on his 2023 first-round exit against Norway's Casper Ruud. A potential second-round clash looms with defending champion Jannik Sinner of Italy, who faces Czech Republic's Vit Kopriva initially.
Shang Juncheng, 20, meets Italy's Mattia Bellucci in another debut rivalry. The winner could confront second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, who starts against American Reilly Opelka. Shang seeks to surpass his 2023 third-round finish at Flushing Meadows.
Historic Pursuits in Men’s Singles
Seven-time U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title against American teen Learner Tien. The Serbian star shares the tournament's upper half with Alcaraz, setting up potential high-stakes later rounds.
The tournament marks another milestone for Chinese tennis as mainland athletes continue gaining traction in major competitions. All first-round matches will be played between August 26-28 in Queens.
