NEW YORK — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic could meet eighth-seed Rafael Nadal in the US Open quarterfinals while Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka meet in another quarterfinal under the US Open draw announced Thursday. Djokovic's half of the draw also includes a potential semifinal against either fourth seed Kei Nishikori, last year's US Open runner-up from Japan, or defending champion Marin Cilic. The other half, paced by second seed Roger Federer, includes the Wawrinka-Murray possible last-eight meeting. Federer could meet Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarterfinals and might meet John Isner in the round of 16. Former champion Murray was drawn to face controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios in the first round. Kyrgios, 20, was handed a suspended ban and fine this week for his lurid verbal attack on Stan Wawrinka at the Montreal Masters. World No. 37 Kyrgios triggered widespread revulsion for his on-court taunt that fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis had had a fling with WTA professional Donna Vekic, reportedly the girlfriend of Wawrinka. On the women's side, Serena Williams could face Maria Sharapova in her second straight major semifinal as she seeks to complete the Grand Slam at the US Open. In the third round, Williams could face young American Sloane Stephens, who beat her in the 2013 Australian Open. Another up-and-coming US player, Madison Keys, could await in the fourth round. A potential quarterfinal opponent is 12th-seeded teen Belinda Bencic, who recently upset Williams in Toronto. Sister Venus is another possible quarterfinal foe. Williams is seeking to complete the first Grand Slam since Steffi Graf in 1988. — Agencies
