Guardiola, who led City to an unprecedented fourth title on the bounce, will be without star Spanish midfielder Rodri for the opener against the Blues after the 28-year-old was ruled out of the high-profile game.
By not playing Saturday, it means the earliest that Messi will participate in a match again is Sept. 14 when Inter Miami faces Philadelphia.
Powered by Farukh Choudhary, Chennaiyin FC earned a resounding victory against Odisha FC at Bhubaneswar.
With Djokovic seeded second and Alcaraz third, the pair could be on a collision course to meet in the final in the frenzied atmosphere of New York.
India's shooters who are set to take part in the Paralympic Games 2024, are on their way to Paris.