Can anyone dethrone Djokovic and Alcaraz at the US Open?

[Martin Hare]

Who can threaten the duo of Alcaraz and Djokovic at the US Open?

https://ruiksport.com/not-just-alca...-tennis-experts-eyes-on-ahead-of-the-us-open/

 

[CoolCoolCool]

Ben Shelton.

 

[Checkmate]

Haider-Maurer

 

[jondice]

I'm gonna be a total clown and say Sinner.

 

[socallefty]

Djokovic has not won the USO since 2018 - don’t mention the world dethrone and him in the same sentence at the USO as he hasn’t been on the throne for five years.

 

[Sudacafan]

Dethrone. OK.

 

[tex123]

Who can threaten the duo of Alcaraz and Medvedev at the US Open?

https://ruiksport.com/not-just-alca...-tennis-experts-eyes-on-ahead-of-the-us-open/

Fixed.

 

[toth]

No

 

[weakera]

 

[Bubcay]

Beardvedev????

 

[aldeayeah]

I was gonna be a total clown and say line judges, but they've been replaced with automatic line calling for a couple years already.

 

[sometennisdot]

The only thing that can maybe happen is that Sinner takes out Alcaraz, and Medvedev takes out Djokovic, and then one of those win it.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

The only thing that can maybe happen is that Sinner takes out Alcaraz, and Medvedev takes out Djokovic, and then one of those win it.

If Medvedev meets Sinner, there's only one way that match will unfold

 

[Kralingen]

Djokovic can lose to a whole host of players.

Carlos can lose to Djokovic and that’s it.

 

[Airspun]

yes anyone can beat them yes

 

[BeatlesFan]

Ben Shelton.

 

[Eureka]

I get your drift - currently it looks as though it is a 2 horse race. In which case, if so, I anticipate ND to put up a formidable challenge and CA to do likewise. I too believe that these 2 are the favourites as things stand. I suggest that we'll have a better opportunity to assess after Toronto/Cincinnati.

But Destiny and Lady Luck have not, as far as I know, given guarantees that one of CA or ND will win the USO. All participants with an eye to the title will want to play their best tennis and win the title. It is the stuff of dreams, and aspirations take flight when a player can play to their strengths.

I remain optimistic that CA's younger rivals, including Rune / Sinner and excellent players on recent good form such as Medvedev (there are others too) will put up good challenges, and make it an interesting tournament. If not, it is a wonderful prospect to have CA / ND in the final at the USO 2023 and I for one will not complain.

 

[WeekendTennisHack]

And remember the 2018 win was over way past his prime Delpo.

 

[TheNachoMan]

And remember the 2018 win was over way past his prime Delpo.

Delpo who also won IW, had an epic match at Wimbledon with Nadal and reached his highest ever ranking. Not a bad year for him.

 

[WeekendTennisHack]

Delpo who also won IW, had an epic match at Wimbledon with Nadal and reached his highest ever ranking. Not a bad year for him.

IW was another part of the season. Djokvoic straight setted him didn't he? Yes, sure Delpo was great at the USO lol/

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Only alcaraz applies to this statement. Alcaraz is the defending champion and big favourite for us open.

 

[Topspin_80]

The only thing that can maybe happen is that Sinner takes out Alcaraz, and Medvedev takes out Djokovic, and then one of those win it.

If Medvedev plays the final vs Sinner, everybody knows who'll be the winner.

 

[WildRevolver]

Djokovic doesn’t need to be dethroned since he hasn’t held that throne since 2018. It’s Carlos’ kingdom, and Nole is just living in it.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Djokovic can lose to a whole host of players.

Carlos can lose to Djokovic and that’s it.

You replaced them.

 

[Start da Game]

more than 5 players inside the top 20 can upset djokovic, even tiafoe cannot be taken lightly in some scenarios......do not really see anyone taking out alcaraz apart from himself, the same set of players will fancy their chances if he has an off day......

 

[dking68]

If Medvedev meets Sinner, there's only one way that match will unfold

I actually think Sinner will beat him the next time they meet. The last 2 matches, sinner clearly wasn’t 100%. Could be wrong, but I think Medvedev will lose. I think so because in that Miami final, it was a short turnover time for Sinner, and if I remembered correctly he got the first break in that match, could be wrong but me thinks Sinner beats Medvedev in three

 

[SinneGOAT]

Ben Shelton.

Stupid enough to work.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I actually think Sinner will beat him the next time they meet. The last 2 matches, sinner clearly wasn’t 100%. Could be wrong, but I think Medvedev will lose. I think so because in that Miami final, it was a short turnover time for Sinner, and if I remembered correctly he got the first break in that match, could be wrong but me thinks Sinner beats Medvedev in three

Sinner is a highly overrated and overhyped player. More than 80% of that hype comes from his matchup advantage over Alcaraz, which I belive should be figured out by team Carlos ASAP.

 

[Benf15harp]

Dominic Thiem is the only one that can do it.

 

[MeatTornado]

Medvedev is winning the USO

 

[tennis3]

Emma Raducanu

 

[DSH]

Medvedev is winning the USO

 

[40Deuce]

more than 5 players inside the top 20 can upset djokovic, even tiafoe cannot be taken lightly in some scenarios......do not really see anyone taking out alcaraz apart from himself, the same set of players will fancy their chances if he has an off day......

Are you implying Tiafoe could take out Novak at the USO?

 

[Start da Game]

Are you implying Tiafoe could take out Novak at the USO?

it is possible if he gets a tired novak under the lights on a humid night......if he gets a chance, just needs to cut down on those stupid crowd pleasing antics and remain focused through out, he has the game......

 

[Tennfan123]

Djokovic cannot be dethroned at a tournament where he's not king.
All bow to King Tiny!

 

[40Deuce]

it is possible if he gets a tired novak under the lights on a humid night......if he gets a chance, just needs to cut down on those stupid crowd pleasing antics and remain focused through out, he has the game......

I count 5 conditions or 4 if we combine 4 and 5

1) Tired Novak
2) under lights
3) humid conditions
4) no show-boating
5) remain focused

With so many conditions it's almost as if Tiafoe needs to get lucky.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Would love for one player to take out both, especially if it's a bum.

 

[Hitman]

Only the defending champion can be dethroned anywhere. And there is only ever one defending champion in singles

And Alcaraz is the defending singles champion, not Djokovic, unless they were doubles champions together.

LOL

 

[nachiket nolefam]

From my experience usually in ATP when two guys are overwhelming favorites the winner is almost always between two of them. Especially if they are in other halves. 2014 USOpen is a rare occurrence. I think winner is between these two ONLY.