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STEFANOS TSITSIPAS (GRE)

Just turned 20, the handsome Greek showed his potential by making Wimbledon’s fourth round and is widely seen as a future Grand Slam champion when the old guard finally subside.

KYLE EDMUND (GB)

Lest we forget, the British No 1 made the semi-finals of the last hardcourt Grand Slam at the Australia Open. He has had a middling kind of summer but looks to have a relatively benign draw here.

FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME (CAN)

Much excitement surrounds the Canadian teenager on his US Open debut. The 18-year-old has a fascinating first round against fellow Canadian standout prospect Denis Shapovalov.