top seed
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But the Kazakh second seed could rub more salt in Sabalenka's wounds if she can deny the top seed a third successive US Open title in Saturday's showpiece.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
In his absence, Germany's Zverev will be the top seed at Flushing Meadows, ahead of Alcaraz and Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Fellow Brit Cameron Norrie is out, losing 6-3 3-6 3-6 to Germany's top seed Zverev.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 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 ● Aug. 7, 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
