Djokovic is the top favourite for USO 2024 Title

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Rafa4LifeEver

G.O.A.T.
He's the top favourite because he's been the most consistent player in BO5 HC tournaments for a long time, and after the OG triumph, he'd be in a savage mood. So its highly likely that he'd win the title.

As for why I'm taking him over the field, here's my 2 pennies -

Alcaraz is the only guy who can outmuscle & outlast him in these physically draining humid conditions, both from the body & mind alike. But he is in terrible form and won't even reach SF/F for a potential DjokoRaz clash.

Sinner can outmuscle him, but can't outlast him due to fragile fitness, so Novak would outlast him instead.

Medvedev can outlast him but can't outmuscle him, so Djokovic would just destroy him like last year despite not playing at full capacity.

Zverev can outmuscle and outlast him, but his mind will go into breakdown mode on every important point, so Djokovic would outclutch him.

Tsitsipas, FAA, Ruud and Musetti are completely gonna get their backhand and ROS destroyed.

Rune can cause him problems but eventually Djokovic would outlast him as the Dane is prone to tiring after 2 hours or so do, and sucks badly in outdoor HC tournaments.

Apart from the listed ones, I don't see anyone from the outside or inside the top20 challenging Novak in BO5 on a fast-ish HC, given that he is in a decent form currently.

Barring a freak injury or Alcaraz's form jumping up by a couple of notches, Djokovic is the realistic favourite for the USO.
 
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Nice analysis OP! :love:


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Genie Of the Bank

Hall of Fame
Simple, he is a third favorite because of his operated knee. Slow clay conditions gave him a fighting chance for the Gold medal, but on slick US Open courts I still favor Jannik and Carlos.
Carlos seems to have some minor issue with his right leg from Olympic games and Sinner health status is unknown.
With a bit of luck Novak could grab the coveted 25 major.

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Rafa4LifeEver

G.O.A.T.
Simple, he is a third favorite because of his operated knee. Slow clay conditions gave him a fighting chance for the Gold medal, but on slick Us Open courts I still favor Jannik and Carlos.
Carlos seems to have some minor issue with his right leg from Olympic games and Sinner health status is unknown.
With a bit of luck Novak could grab the coveted 25 major.

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Fast HC conditions suit Djoko the most tbh.
 

Lleytonstation

Talk Tennis Guru
He's the top favourite because he's been the most consistent player in BO5 HC tournaments for a long time, and after the OG triumph, he'd be in a savage mood. So its highly likely that he'd win the title.

As for why I'm taking him over the field, here's my 2 pennies -

Alcaraz is the only guy who can outmuscle & outlast him in these physically draining humid conditions, both from the body & mind alike. But he is in terrible form and won't even reach SF/F for a potential DjokoRaz clash.

Sinner can outmuscle him, but can't outlast him due to fragile fitness, so Novak would outlast him instead.

Medvedev can outlast him but can't outmuscle him, so Djokovic would just destroy him like last year despite not playing at full capacity.

Zverev can outmuscle and outlast him, but his mind will go into breakdown mode on every important point, so Djokovic would outclutch him.

Tsitsipas, FAA, Ruud and Musetti are completely gonna get their backhand and ROS destroyed.

Rune can cause him problems but eventually Djokovic would outlast him as the Dane is prone to tiring after 2 hours or so do, and sucks badly in outdoor HC tournaments.

Apart from the listed ones, I don't see anyone from the outside or inside the top20 challenging Novak in BO5 on a fast-ish HC, given that he is in a decent form currently.

Barring a freak injury or Alcaraz's form jumping up by a couple of notches, Djokovic is the realistic favourite for the USO.
Typical Djoker fanboy thinking he will win ever tourney.

But seriously, yes he is clear favorite.
 

ND-13

Legend
If Djokovic is drawn and faces Medvedev , Alcaraz and Sinner , then hats off to him .

Otherwise as usual like what is happening from 2018, he will get flaky draws and the other side will have huge upsets
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
No. Djokovic is not the favorite because it's Bo5 and it's not the Australian Open.

Sinner beat him at the AO, Alcaraz beat him at Wimbledon, and he withdrew from RG.
 

Rafa4LifeEver

G.O.A.T.
No. Djokovic is not the favorite because it's Bo5 and it's not the Australian Open.

Sinner beat him at the AO, Alcaraz beat him at Wimbledon, and he withdrew from RG.
What's your counter to the points that I gave in the OP?
Everything you've mentioned is more of a part of the past, snd and the stuff I said is more connected to the current scenario of ATP.
 

The Guru

Legend
I have a feeling it'll be Sascha or Novak. Just doesn't feel like Sinner or Carlos are gonna get this one done and I don't think Daniil's in very good form and everyone else on tour is just not good enough.
 

Lauren_Girl'

Hall of Fame
Sinner, Medvedev and Zverev are all looking awful in these US tournaments.
Not counting Alcaraz out yet (he's lost in Masters before and then won the following Slam), but that Monfils loss was ugly, for sure.

I wouldn't say Djokovic is THE top favorite but I'm liking his chances more and more. Hopefully there won't be too much heat in NY this year.
 
LMAO this is such a preposterous troll thread. Djokovic has no chance of winning this year's US Open. Sinner and Alcaraz are both much more likely to win the US Open than him.
Although I do think that Djoker might still win Paris later this year to win his 100th title ;)
 
LMAO this is such a preposterous troll thread. Djokovic has no chance of winning this year's US Open. Sinner and Alcaraz are both much more likely to win the US Open than him.
Although I do think that Djoker might still win Paris later this year to win his 100th title ;)
You are in wishful thinking mode. You getting nervous he might tie yet another Federer record? Hehe
 

Midaso240

Legend
I couldn't make him the outright favourite, he's one of 5 who could win it IMO: Him, Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev or Medvedev with the first 3 being a bit ahead of the other 2. The USO has been a bit of a crapshoot for almost 2 decades now though, since Federer's streak no one has really made it their own
 

Better_Call_Raul

Hall of Fame
Sinner and Djoker are ranked #1 and #2 and should be on opposite sides of the draw if the u.s. open draw is based on rankings.
That means Djoker will not have to go thru both of them.
 

Bubcay

Legend
A lot depends on the court speed. He ain't spring chicken anymore and his movement is somewhat compromised. It would be crazy to say that he ain't one of the favourites as we are talking about Novak here, but I don't think he is "the favourite"...

P. S. Love your profile picture :cool:
 

duaneeo

Legend
If it's true that the USO court speed will be the same as Cincy, that kinda changes things. Playing on a fast court at a slam will be a new experience for everyone.
 
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