Tsitsipas, Zverev get to work in New York City

The strange new world of the single-site Western & Southern Open–US Open swing is upon us. And despite all the craziness of the changes to this season, players look to be feeling right at home as they arrive at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York to prepare.

Novak Djokovic announced his presence with a picture at Arthur Ashe Stadium alongside Filip Krajinovic:

The strange new world of the single-site Western & Southern Open–US Open swing is upon us. And despite all the craziness of the changes to this season, players look to be feeling right at home as they arrive at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York to prepare.

Novak Djokovic announced his presence with a picture at Arthur Ashe Stadium alongside Filip Krajinovic:

And he was greeted by Alexander Zverev, who was having a relaxed time up in the suites:

Others to arrive include Dominic Thiem and Dennis Novak:

Diego Schwartzman:

And Marin Cilic and Stefanos Tsitsipas:

Maria Sakkari got some work in as well ...

Along with Kristina Mladenovic:

Alize Cornet:

Iga Swiatek:

Anett Kontaveit:

Marcelo Melo:

And Misaki Doi:

The Western & Southern Open—normally played just outside of Cincinnati—is set to begin qualifying in Flushing Meadows on Thursday with the US Open main draw starting on Aug. 31 and Roland Garros right around the corner in September.

If all goes as planned, this is the calm before a very busy storm.