US Open-2023: the big intrigues of the tournament

Alcaraz and Djokovic top the men’s draw and could set up a rematch for the 2023 Wimbledon final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 10. A potential Alcaraz semi-final showdown with Daniil Medvedev, who beat Djokovic in the 2021 final in New York, is on the horizon. In addition, the world No. 1 and defending champion will most likely face Yannick Sinnera in the quarter-finals.

Among the women, Šwiętek and Sobolenko occupy the first two places, followed by Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina. Šwiętek will likely face a formidable opponent in the quarter-finals in the person of Coco Gauff. On the other hand, Sobolenko will probably have to face Ons Jaber, last year’s runner-up, in the quarter-finals.

The US Open 2023 will also feature some intriguing storylines that will keep fans hooked for the next two weeks.

Will Taylor Fritz or Francis Tiafoe be able to put an end to the Americans’ 20-year drought at home at the US Open?

After his triumph in 2003, Andy Roddick remains the last American to win the US Open as well as a Grand Slam singles title. However, with Taylor Fritz and Francis Tiafoe both ranked in the top 10 and Tommy Paul looking to repeat his semi-final at the 2023 Australian Open, there are few opportunities to end a 20-year drought. .

Tiafoe stands as a prime candidate to end the drought, given his semi-final in New York in 2022. It’s worth noting that the American beat Rafael Nadal that season and then narrowly lost against future champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Alongside Fritz, Tiafoe and Paul, Australian Open 2023 quarter-finalists Ben Shelton and Sebastian Korda, as well as Wimbledon quarter-finalist Christopher Eubanks will also be looking to do well on the home courts.

Caroline Wozniacki, former world number one and two-time US Open finalist, returns to tennis

Caroline Wozniacki is ready to return to Grand Slam tennis at the US Open 2023. The former world number 1 had already retired from tennis after losing to Ons Jabert at the Australian Open 2020. However, after three years and a half, she will return to the sport as the mother of two children.

The 2018 Australian Open champion has announced that she will return to the tour in June and play the final Grand Slam of the season with a 1-2 win/loss record after competing at the Canadian Open and the Cincinnati Open.

With the spectacular return of Elina Svitolina after her birth, who reached the French Open quarter-finals and semi-finals, it is expected that Wozniacki, who finished second at the US Open in 2009 and 2014, be able to compete successfully in New York.

Iga Swiatek and Arina Sobolenko fight head to head for the title of the world’s first racket

Iga Šwiętek and Arina Sabolenko will fight hard for the top spot in the WTA rankings during their performances in New York.

Trying to defend his 2,000 points in New York after winning the title last year, Swiatek will start the tournament with 7,955 points and a real-time number two. Meanwhile, Sabolenko will start her season with a real-time 7966 as she defends the 780 she earned for reaching the semis last year.

With only 11 points difference between the two men, Šwiętek will have to surpass Sobolenko to stay in first place. If both players leave the tournament at the same stage, Sobolenko will become the world’s number one racket.

Will Carlos Alcaraz be the first since Roger Federer to successfully defend his title in New York?

Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud in the US Open final last year to claim his first Grand Slam trophy. With a TBS title under his belt after defeating Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Wimbledon final, the Spaniard now faces the daunting task of becoming the first man since Roger Federer in 2008 to successfully defend his title in New York.

While big names like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Daniil Medvedev have won the US Open over the past 15 years, none of them have managed to defend their title.

After becoming the youngest men’s singles champion since Pete Sampras in 1990, Alcaraz once again aimed for a resounding feat.

Can Novak Djokovic win his 24th title at TBSH and surpass Serena Williams?

Novak Djokovic has equaled Serena Williams in terms of Grand Slam victories after defeating Kasper Ruud in the 2023 French Open final to claim his 23rd Grand Slam title. With his victory, Djokovic made history by becoming the first tennis player to achieve this milestone, beating Rafael Nadal.

Having missed the chance to equal Margaret Court’s record 24 titles at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, Djokovic will be determined to succeed at the US Open this year.

Serena Williams had the opportunity to repeat Court’s record four times after winning the 23rd Australian Open title in 2017, but lost the following 4 finals (two Wimbledon and two US Open in 2018 and 2019) , then retired. It remains to be seen whether Djokovic will be able to take advantage of this opportunity a second time.

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