In the almost certain absence of Novak Djokovic, the tournament is a little more open this year. Finalist last year, the Serb will not be able to defend his chances because of his incompatible vaccination status to enter American territory. A short tour of the chances of the forces present.
The 2022 edition of theUS Open will likely argue without Novak Djokovic. The tournament starts on August 29 and the scenarios for the end of the season can be very interesting. The place of world number one will most certainly be played between Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev et Carlos alcaraz. Pour Djokovicit is potentially a top 10 exit that is emerging as he won Wimbledon without being able to score points.
???? It’s official: Novak Djokovic will not participate in the Cincinnati Masters.
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Rafael Nadal undefeated in Major
The place of world number one could have changed hands after the two Masters 1000 in Montreal and Cincinnati. In case of bad results, Daniel Medvedev could have lost his place in favor of Zverevstill uncertain after his big injury at Roland–Garros. The Russian defending champion usually peaks in form during the American tour, and after winning the tournament in Los Cabos, he will certainly arrive in the best conditions at l’US Open.
Rafael Nadal, he is not yet recovered from his abdominal injury. Forfeit in the semi-finals of Wimbledon, the Mallorcan has still not lost a single Grand Slam match this year and could return to form during the last Major tournament of the year. Absent from the last two editions, the last time he participated, in 2019, he won.
A surprise to come?
Zverev hurt, Tsitsipas not in the best shape of his life, a young player could surprise New York. b alcarazworld number 4, could also reach l’US Open as number one in the world in case of strong performances in the next two weeks and poor results of Medvedev. At 19, the young Spaniard has established himself as one of the best players on the circuit, second in the Race behind Nadal. Last year, he revealed himself to the general public by reaching the quarter-finals, beating Tsitsipas.
Jannik Sinner, increasingly consistent, could also make their way to a big result. The Italian, who has just won his first tournament of the year, left Wimbledon in the quarter-finals after leading 2 sets to 0 against Djokovic. A little physically fragile, he will also try to make an impression. Just like the Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime, one of the best players in Grand Slam this year. The 22-year-old convinces in Major this year, like his lost encounter at l’Open from Australia in front of Medvedev after a match point or his match against Nadal at Roland–Garros. He became on this occasion the third player in history to push Nadal in the fifth set Porte d’Auteuil. See you on August 29 for the start of the tournament.
