Jannik Sinner holds the ATP No. 1 ranking and commands the strongest implied probability to reach the men's final, supported by his dominant hard-court results and recent head-to-head edge over Carlos Alcaraz, who is returning from a prolonged wrist injury that limited his Cincinnati preparation. Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic remain realistic semifinal or final threats given their experience on New York hard courts. On the women's side, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka enters as defending champion seeking a third straight title, ahead of Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula, with Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek providing depth. Entry lists confirm full participation from the top seeds, and the late-August hard-court swing plus any last-minute fitness updates will shape draw positioning and potential final matchups.