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US Open preview: Djokovic, Gauff, Sinner, Sabalenka and Alcaraz vie for title in New York

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Novak Djokovic is the defending champion of the US Open at Flushing Meadows .

The Serb is hoping to win his 25th major - the most of any singles player, male or female.

The women's draw is in a state of flux, with Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner in the top three .

British number one Jack Draper , Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu will be in the hunt for the title.

This will be the first Grand Slam since Murray retired from the sport.

There will also be no Rafael Nadal , who withdrew earlier in August .

The Spaniard is widely expected to retire at the end of the season .

2020 champion Dominic Thiem has been granted a wildcard for the final major.

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