NEW YORK (AP) - Top-ranked Novak Djokovic is seeded No. 1 at the U.S. Open for the first time, followed by defending champion Rafael Nadal and five-time winner Roger Federer.
The tournament followed the ATP rankings for the men’s singles seedings Wednesday. It did the same for the women’s seedings, with Serena Williams 28th.
Djokovic is having one of the best seasons in tennis history: 57-2 with nine titles, including at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. He’s seeking his first championship at Flushing Meadows, where he was runner-up to Nadal in 2010 and to Federer in 2007.
Andy Murray is seeded No. 4, while Mardy Fish is No. 8, the first time he’ll be the highest-seeded American at the U.S. Open.
The draw is Thursday. Play starts Monday.
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