US Open 2025 Draw Sets Up Exciting First-Round Matches for Draper and Raducanu
The 2025 US Open draw has been revealed, and it’s shaping up to be another thrilling chapter in New York. British men’s number one, Jack Draper, has been drawn against a yet-to-be-determined qualifier in the first round. Draper, 23, is coming off an impressive run last year when he reached the semi-finals before losing to eventual champion Jannik Sinner. If history repeats itself, Draper could face Sinner once again, this time potentially in the quarter-finals, setting up a high-stakes rematch for the young Brit.
Emma Raducanu, Britain’s leading female player, will also face a qualifier in her opening match. The 22-year-old returns to Flushing Meadows, the venue where she made history with her sensational 2021 US Open triumph. Raducanu could encounter 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the third round, a familiar doubles partner from recent Washington matches. Other British players also secured direct entries through their rankings. Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal were drawn against seeded players, Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk and Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia respectively. Cameron Norrie, unseeded, faces American Sebastian Korda, while Jacob Fearnley will take on Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut.
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The men’s draw is dominated by the question of who can challenge the top two, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Both have been far ahead of the competition over the past two seasons, sharing the last seven major titles and recently contesting finals at the French Open and Wimbledon. Sinner, 24, withdrew from the Cincinnati final due to illness but has been spotted practicing at Flushing Meadows. Novak Djokovic, chasing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam, remains a major contender despite his age, and will face young American Learner Tien in the first round. Meanwhile, Alcaraz, a former US Open champion, will take on giant server Reilly Opelka in his opening match.
On the women’s side, Poland’s Iga Swiatek enters the tournament as the favorite after rediscovering her top form. The 24-year-old Wimbledon champion is expected to navigate her early matches comfortably, potentially clashing with American Coco Gauff in the semi-finals. Raducanu’s projected path could be challenging, with players like Elena Rybakina or Aryna Sabalenka standing as possible obstacles. Adding more intrigue, veteran players will make appearances: Venus Williams, at 45, has received a wildcard, while former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, 35, will bid farewell to her career at this tournament.
The 2025 US Open begins this Sunday, a day earlier than usual, on the hard courts of New York. With a mix of rising stars, seasoned champions, and surprise matchups, this year’s tournament promises drama, skill, and plenty of storylines to follow. British fans will be watching closely, hoping Draper and Raducanu can make deep runs and keep the homegrown excitement alive.
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