Murray is unlikely to play again in 2017 after announcing an extended break due to a hip injury.
British number one withdraws from upcoming events in Beijing and Shanghai.
Zverev believes playing good tennis for so many years has led to recent withdrawals.
Murray withdrew from the event right after the draw was made.
Murray has not played any tennis after Wimbledon.
Andy Murray will take on world number 104 Tennys Sandgren in his opening round.
Three men can emerge from the final Grand Slam of 2017 at Flushing Meadows at the top of the ATP standings.
The British tennis ace opines that it is a misconception that female players are more emotional than their male counterparts.
Murray has not played since Wimbledon due to a hip injury.
The 36-year-old suffered back problem in Rogers Cup final loss to Alexander Zverev.
Both Federer and Nadal can become the new world number one depending on their results.
Federer and Nadal will battle for top spot in the men's singles rankings at this week's Cincinnati Masters.
Nadal can take over the top ranking from Murray by making the semi-finals at the Rogers Cup.
Three-time major champ now a big doubt for the US Open due to ongoing hip injury.
Nadal can become world No1 if he makes the semi-finals at the Rogers Cup this week.
The legendary pair continue to roll back the years and are the top two seeds for the Rogers Cup.
Nadal will take the top spot if he reaches the semi-finals at the Rogers Cup.
Nadal could become the new world number one with a win in the Rogers Cup.
Thiem is one of many young players who are expected to be the new generation.
Injuries and poor form have disrupted Murray's year so far.
Nadal is just 285 points behind world number one Andy Murray.
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