(Reuters) -Defending champion Jannik Sinner, who has been recovering from illness, received a more favourable route to the U.S. Open final than Carlos Alcaraz while Aryna Sabalenka will be tested in her bid to retain her title after the draw was made on Thursday.

Sinner is currently the World No. 1 with a record of 31-4 with two titles (Australian Open and Wimbledon). Last year, Sinner won the 2024 US Open, marking his first-ever title in New York City.

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The 24-year-old from Poland who already owns six major titles — and needs only an Australian Open trophy to complete a career Grand Slam — has returned to her elite status, not to mention returned to No. 2 in the rankings, behind only Aryna Sabalenka and ahead of Coco Gauff.

The following are some of the other contenders for the women's singles title at the U.S. Open, which begins on Sunday: JESSICA PEGULA (UNITED STATES) *World ranking: 4 Last year's U.S. Open runner-up will be eager to go one better but a shock French Open loss to wildcard Lois Boisson and a first-round Wimbledon exit has done little to help her confidence.