top seed
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As the second seed, Alcaraz is on the opposite side of the draw to French Open champion and top seed Zverev, and the pair cannot meet until the final.
From BBC β Aug. 31, 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner and third-ranked Novak Djokovic withdrew before the tournament began, while top seed Alexander Zverev lost his first match.
From BBC β Aug. 7, 2026
Fery is ranked as the best mover among the men's quarter-finalists, just ahead of Cobolli and top seed Jannik Sinner.
From BBC β Jul. 8, 2026
The 29-year-old took just 67 minutes to see off Cristian and set up a meeting with top seed Elena Rybakina.
From BBC β Jun. 12, 2026
Children gather Timothy grass and beginning with the top seed say:— Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor man, Beggar man, Thief.
From Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District by Charles Dack
