US Open men’s title race appears open as Sinner injury affects field
The US Open men’s singles tournament appears open, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic among the players in contention. Sky Sport’s report also identifies an injury to Jannik Sinner as a factor affecting the field, but the supplied information does not specify the injury’s nature, timing or impact on his participation.

The men’s singles title at this year’s US Open appears to be up for grabs, according to Sky Sport.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are among the players in contention, while the report says a Jannik Sinner injury has widened the field. The supplied information does not state whether Sinner will compete or provide further details about the injury.
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