The US Open opens its doors in a few days in New York. The opportunity for the contenders for the last Grand Slam to score points. Carlos Alcaraz will be keen to redeem himself and aim for the small slam. For Novak Djokovic, it is about opening the counter in 2024 after his Olympic gold medal.
Novak Djokovic will not be able to cross any of the big names between Alcaraz, Medvedev and Sinner. The Olympic Tennis Champion at the Paris Olympics is doing very well this time. The Serbian and record holder for the number of Grand Slam titles would like to get his hands on the 4th chapter of this season.
Novak Djokovic has not won a major title this season other than the Olympic medal. He joins Rafael Nadal as joint holder of the 4 Grand Slams and the Olympic gold medal in singles. Roger Federer won the gold medal in doubles.
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Alcaraz, the boss’s moment?
Carlos Alcaraz has had a more complicated summer than usual. The last Wimbledon winner was beaten by Djokovic in the Olympic Games final. Then, he gave in to Gael Monfils in Cincinnati by smashing his racket. The Spaniard apologized for this gesture and vented all the frustration he had stored up in recent times. Another learning moment for the Iberian genius.
Carlos Alcaraz is particularly fond of the US Open. The former world number one won his first Grand Slam title there in 2022. He could thus put himself a little more in the legend if he succeeds. Indeed, he aims for the small slam. After having won Roland Garros and Wimbledon, it would be a great achievement at only 21 years old. Alcaraz would open a particularly open end of the year with the last Masters 1000.
For Carlitos, this final straight remains crucial in the quest for records that he never sets his mind to. Will the Spaniard have matured in the consistency of his tennis? Answer at the US Open.
Djokovic, the last dance in New York
Novak Djokovic has obtained the last medal he was missing from his display case. The gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and synonymous with a trophy cabinet 100% full. In this case, the Serbian has succeeded where no one had done the same thing as him. A monumental feat on the sporting level that will not leave anyone indifferent.
For the Serbian, winning a Grand Slam remains the last goal of his year. Since 2011, Djokovic has always got his hands on a major trophy during the season. Not doing so in this year 2024 would be a lack of choice in the season of the world No. 2. While the US Open has been eluding him since 2021 and his ultimate quest for a calendar Grand Slam, it is time to overcome the curse of New York.
Sinner, the doping case to forget
A small earthquake with major consequences for the world number one in terms of image. Jannick Sinner was cleared following a suspicion of doping during the last Masters 1000. A godsend for the man who says he was contaminated by a spray. An explanation far from convincing for Djokovic and Kyrgios.
An alert that does not detract from the objectives that the Italian is seeking for this last major event of the year. Winner of the Australian Open, Sinner is above all looking for consistency and why not add a second major title to his list of achievements. He will have to get rid of a certain Carlos Alcaraz to achieve this in the semi-final.
For the rest, these are certainties that the current leader of the ATP ranking is looking for. Under threat from Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic, Sinner will have to show himself to be powerful and efficient.
