Alexis Poch
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Journalist
With a Master’s degree in sports journalism, I fell in love with tennis as a child and have always loved reading the great stories of this sport. Today, I want to tell them, enjoy my passion to the fullest and be as close as possible to the aces of the circuit.
Facing Moldovan Radu Albot in the first round of the US Open, Novak Djokovic got his fortnight in New York off to a good start. The Serb, who has not played a tournament since his gold medal at the Paris Olympics, arrives as the defending champion and will try to win his first Grand Slam title in 2024. Back from his knee injury, he could triumph again.
Back on the courts after completing his collection of major titles, Novak Djokovic has the chance to become the first player to retain his title at theUS Open Since Roger Federer in 2008. At 37, the world number 2 wants to push the limits a little further and judging by the fitness of some and others, he has a good chance of achieving this feat according to many observers.
Tennis – US Open: Djokovic makes a special request! pic.twitter.com/oWVj45UbBZ
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Djokovic favorite?
A very renowned French coach on the circuit, Patrick Mouratoglou often has the opportunity to speak in the media. The former coach of Serena Williams considered Novak Djokovic as the favorite for the 2024 edition of theUS Open. “The one who is in the best position right now is Novak. After his gold medal in Paris and the quality of tennis he played to beat Alcaraz in the final, you could say he is fully back. It is really difficult to play so many matches week after week and win so much. It is difficult to stay focused. Sinner and Alcaraz can certainly win the US Open, but if you ask me to choose the favorite right now, I would go with Novak.” he declared for Tennis365.
Sinner and Alcaraz in trouble?
Winner at Cincinnati in pain, Jannik Sinner saw a doping scandal hit him in the face last week. The Italian has reason to be disturbed, as does Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard, terribly disappointed by his defeat in the final of the Games, could be further affected by this defeat. “Sinner has little injuries here and there and even though he won in Cincinnati, he struggled more than usual and it looks like he has the beginnings of a hip injury. It looks like he has the beginnings of a hip injury. Then you look at Carlos and he had a bad tournament in Cincinnati. I don’t know where he is mentally.” continues Mouratoglou.
