Champions Return: Sinner and Sabalenka Lead Star-Studded US Open Entry Lists

The stage is set for an epic showdown at the 2025 US Open, as defending champions and current world No. 1s, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, lead a star-studded field of contenders. The entry lists, announced Tuesday by the U.S. Tennis Association, confirm the participation of 10 former US Open winners and a remarkable 18 past Grand Slam singles champions, promising a thrilling conclusion to the tennis major season.

Direct entry into the prestigious tournament was determined by the world rankings as of July 14, 2025. The competitive cut-off for the men's singles main draw was set at No. 101, while the women's singles draw saw its cutoff at No. 99.

Jannik Sinner enters the tournament riding high, having recently secured his fourth Grand Slam title by defeating world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated Wimbledon final. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning US Open champion, will be looking to defend her title.

The United States will have a strong home contingent, leading all nations with 30 players earning direct entry (16 women and 14 men). Among the American women, Amanda Anisimova, currently ranked No. 7, stands out as one of four U.S. women ranked within the top 8, showcasing the depth of American talent.

Several well-known players who have been sidelined by injuries will make their return to Grand Slam competition using special or protected rankings. This list includes the charismatic Australian Nick Kyrgios, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, and Romania's Sorana Cirstea. Kvitova, in particular, has announced that this US Open will mark her retirement from the sport.

The main draw action for the 2025 US Open is scheduled to commence on Sunday, August 24, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. Tennis fans worldwide eagerly await to see who will lift the coveted trophies in this year's final Grand Slam.