Will Djokovic have any day session at US Open?

Any day session from Djokovic?

  • Yes, it's not Australia

  • No way!

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Cincinati final show us again, that his body cant play in heat and full sun. Schedule him in day session it's too big risky for organizers to lost the most profitable player at the tour.
In Australia all 7 matches he plays on night session.
 
He needs to play during the day early on for sure. I am almost certain he will ask for it. Last thing he needs is to be shell shocked by the changes in conditions in a very high profile match against a tough opponent.
 
I believe so yes. The reasons he was used in the night slots for the AO (beyond just preference) were because Kyrgios pulled out last minute, Carlos and Nadal were absent due to injury, and Barty retired, leaving basically no viable Aussie or even big name on the Djokovic half to fill the seats at the lucrative night session.

The US Open simply does not have that problem. They can put guys like Tiafoe, Fritz, maybe even Tommy Paul on Ashe, and more importantly, there will be the Venus show as well as a plethora of American women or former champs to choose from.

He’ll likely get mostly night matches but definitely at least a day match or so. In 2021 he played Nishikori in the afternoon iirc.
 
Kralingen said:
I believe so yes. The reasons he was used in the night slots for the AO (beyond just preference) were because Kyrgios pulled out last minute, Carlos and Nadal were absent due to injury, and Barty retired, leaving basically no viable Aussie or even big name on the Djokovic half to fill the seats at the lucrative night session.

The US Open simply does not have that problem. They can put guys like Tiafoe, Fritz, maybe even Tommy Paul on Ashe, and more importantly, there will be the Venus show as well as a plethora of American women or former champs to choose from.

He’ll likely get mostly night matches but definitely at least a day match or so. In 2021 he played Nishikori in the afternoon iirc.
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Was just about to say it. I remember the third round against Nishikori was his only match I managed to watch prior to the final. Everything else was well past European midnight.
 
Hitman said:
Ave He needs to play during the day early on for sure. I am almost certain he will ask for it. Last thing he needs is to be shell shocked by the changes in conditions in a very high profile match against a tough opponent.
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That may be his preference but I’m pretty sure the other players will have their own preferences as well. Why should he be accommodated over others? He will no doubt get some night and some day slots as it’s normally shared around isn’t it?
 
Rattie said:
That may be his preference but I’m pretty sure the other players will have their own preferences as well. Why should he be accommodated over others? He will no doubt get some night and some day slots as it’s normally shared around isn’t it?
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He’s the biggest draw in the tournament by far, and the biggest legend. Fed got privileges late in his career too.
 
TheNachoMan said:
He’s the biggest draw in the tournament by far, and the biggest legend. Fed got privileges late in his career too.
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Even if he is, which is arguable, there are fans who want to see him play who have tickets for day matches. I’m sure they sell out the main courts all day every day anyway. Carlos is the world No 1 and the defending champion. After his WB win, he may be a bigger draw as people have seen Djokovic for the last 15 years.

Anyway I don’t know why his fans would be worried seeing as they think he is the GOAT. If he’s that good, then what time of day he plays shouldn’t matter.
 
Rattie said:
That may be his preference but I’m pretty sure the other players will have their own preferences as well. Why should he be accommodated over others? He will no doubt get some night and some day slots as it’s normally shared around isn’t it?
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Because he is box office, one of the greatest players of all time and all eyes will be on him and Alcaraz.

The money makers always get to have a say. This sport is about making money at the end of the day.
 
Rattie said:
I think I covered that in my reply to @TheNachoMan
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In regards to your response.

Firstly, Djokovic and Alcaraz are on opposite sides of the draw and make no mistake, they are the biggest names on their respective days. They will both play on Ashe only, and both will be able to have a big say in when they go on. USO will want to make sure that their two biggest box office draws stay in the event as long as possible, they want a piece of that Cincinnati magic.

As for why they would want to see Djokovic after he has been there for 15 years? LOL Are you serious? His has become even more legendary than ever before, holds the slam record, is coming back after not playing last year, and he doesn't have many more years left. A lot of people will want to see him, the guy was in crazy demand in Cincy and people were cheering him more than Carlos there.

They will both likely have day and night matches, as they will want others to have night sessions on Ashe also, like Medvedev former USO champion, Sinner who just won Canada, Zverev, Rune etc.
 
TheAssassin said:
Was just about to say it. I remember the third round against Nishikori was his only match I managed to watch prior to the final. Everything else was well past European midnight.
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Yeah, I say this as someone desperately strategizing the best day to go to the US Open, I’ve settled on the first Thursday and maybe a 4R/QF. This is a) to avoid the Labor Day crowds and prices and b) to confirm that the night session will be a top player in a non-walkover match.

Hard to predict. Because ultimately the tickets for a Tiafoe-Sabalenka night session cost as the same as the ones for an Alcaraz-Venus one.
 
Hitman said:
In regards to your response.

Firstly, Djokovic and Alcaraz are on opposite sides of the draw and make no mistake, they are the biggest names on their respective days. They will both play on Ashe only, and both will be able to have a big say in when they go on. USO will want to make sure that their two biggest box office draws stay in the event as long as possible, they want a piece of that Cincinnati magic.

As for why they would want to see Djokovic after he has been there for 15 years? LOL Are you serious? His has become even more legendary than ever before, holds the slam record, is coming back after not playing last year, and he doesn't have many more years left. A lot of people will want to see him, the guy was in crazy demand in Cincy and people were cheering him more than Carlos there.

They will both likely have day and night matches, as they will want others to have night sessions on Ashe also, like Medvedev former USO champion, Sinner who just won Canada, Zverev, Rune etc.
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I think I misinterpreted your original comment that I replied to.
 
Of course they want the number one and number two to play in the championship. That's why they have ranking. The top two have it easy. The rest battle it out. If you threw out the ranking system it would be too much like golf and tennis seems to need the fanboy system.
 
Rune looked pretty good at practice today against Zverev. Rune can be problematic for either Djokovic or Alcaraz in a QF. Of course, the top 2 seeds facing each other is the ideal scenario. It was breezy as hell even early afternoon today with the US Flag constantly waving at Louis Armstrong. The conditions will be much different than Cincy if they face each other in the final.
 
He should only play night sessions but that's not enough, if it's windy the roof should be closed immediately.
 
Kralingen said:
Yeah, I say this as someone desperately strategizing the best day to go to the US Open, I’ve settled on the first Thursday and maybe a 4R/QF. This is a) to avoid the Labor Day crowds and prices and b) to confirm that the night session will be a top player in a non-walkover match.

Hard to predict. Because ultimately the tickets for a Tiafoe-Sabalenka night session cost as the same as the ones for an Alcaraz-Venus one.
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Glad you wanna see the Queen :D
 
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