Potential adversaries for Zverev in the US Open tournament

The final Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season, the US Open 2025, is set to take place in New York, with a unique twist this year. The tournament, which saw the ceremony for the draw on Thursday, will feature only two German men in the draw - Alexander Zverev and Daniel Altmaier - marking the lowest number of German men participating since 1985.

On the men's side, world number three Alexander Zverev will face a tough challenge in the first round, taking on Alejandro Tabilo, currently ranked 126th. Zverev's fellow German, Daniel Altmaier, will face Hamad Medjedovic in his opening match. If the results follow a similar pattern to their previous encounter at the French Open in Paris, where Altmaier defeated his Serbian opponent in four sets, he could progress to the next round.

However, Zverev and Sinner, who triumphed at Wimbledon recently and won the tournament in New York last year, have been struggling with physical issues. Sinner retired from his match against Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati on Monday while trailing 0-5 in the first set. If Alcaraz wins, he could potentially face Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, as the Serbian star aims for his 25th Grand Slam title in New York.

On the women's side, the tournament includes three German players - Eva Lys, Maria, and Laura Siegemund. Lys will play against a qualifier in her first match, while Siegemund will face Russian Diana Schneider. Tatjana Maria will take on Greek player Maria Sakkari. No further information about the women's side players' previous encounters with their opponents is provided, making for an interesting and unpredictable first round.

The women's draw has not been mentioned to be in the same half as any specific men's player, adding another layer of intrigue to the tournament. With a competitive field and a unique setting, the US Open 2025 promises to be an exciting event for tennis fans around the world.