The curtain came down on the US Open 2023 and with it, the feeling of having witnessed one of those historic functions that remain forever etched in our memories. Novak Djokovic won the 24th Grand Slam title in his professional career, while Cori Gauff managed to break her glass ceiling by inaugurating her own account.
Life can be wonderful and every time a Grand Slam ends we realize how much we have enjoyed during two weeks of incessant activity. He US Open 2023 It leaves a deep mark on our minds and hearts, being a tournament impossible to forget, both for the outcome and for the duels that were seen. Novak Djokovic is the great protagonist for having added one more success to a simply indescribable career, while Cori Gauff lays the first stone of a building under construction that could become an authentic historical monument to this sport. These are the conclusions left by the tournament:
1. Novak Djokovic is unrepeatable
You never know what the future will bring and maybe someone will surpass the Serbian’s glorious numbers, but no one will do it this way. The Serbian exudes charisma from every pore, defies logic with a longevity incomprehensible to any human being and excites with each new assault to the top.
2. Daniil Medvedev recovers his best version
Great news to see how the Russian is once again that unapproachable tennis player at the back of the court and with the necessary arguments to rub shoulders with the best. His victory over Alcaraz could open a new scenario in the struggle for power and call into question the duality for glory between Spanish and Serbian.
3. Carlos Alcaraz still has room for improvement
It would be more necessary, no one is perfect, especially at 20 years old. The more defeats hurt, the more you can learn from them and Carlitos takes a good lesson from New York. He has always reacted masterfully to every setback suffered, so this time he should be no different. Possibility of strengthening things and continuing to grow as a tennis player.
4. Alexander Zverev gains ground due to the lack of alternatives to the established power
Rublev can’t do much more, Rune is still too green to compete at the same level of excellence all year, Tsitsipas and Ruud are in crisis, the Americans Fritz and Tiafoe seem to have reached their ceiling… Given this situation, Zverev’s constant improvement It suggests that he could very soon infiltrate the noble zone of the table and shorten the distance with respect to the three great dominators of the moment.
5. Ben Shelton, the magic of a hopeful future
Different player, genuine personality, ability to excite with his tennis and enormous spectacularity in all his shots. The young American brings together all these ingredients and gives the impression that he has room for improvement in many aspects of the game and the will to achieve it. The great illusion of world tennis.
6. Cori Gauff, called to make history
She has everything to write her name in gold letters in the history of this sport and having broken her glass ceiling in front of her audience speaks clearly of the personality and competitive spirit of an immeasurable player. This tournament could be the beginning of a new era in tennis.
7. Aryna Sabalenka and the magic of consistency at the top
Painful defeat in the final, but confirmation once again that the Belarusian has reached that level of consistency and regularity that only a privileged few have. Wherever she goes she wins games, she fights until the end and adds points that have already made her the well-deserved number 1 in the world.
8. Iga Swiatek, the mental demand of being the best
It is impossible to maintain as many revolutions as those required by such an overwhelming dominance of women’s tennis as the one the Pole has had. Her head has said enough and it is time to listen to her and rethink some things so as not to be so burned out at this stage of the season. She will come back strong, but she needs to reset.
9. The second row widens and empowers
Ostapenko and Keys have torn the air with their incisive blows, showing that the inexorable search for the winning blow is still an appropriate strategy. Pegula once again suffered disappointment, as did Rybakina, but there are tennis players destined to consolidate themselves in the elite, such as Muchova or Vondrousova, who are showing greater consistency than expected.
10. The exciting return of Caroline Wozniacki
It has been one of the most impressive stories of the entire tournament and one that raises more hope and excitement in all tennis fans. That a Grand Slam champion and world number 1 returns to the scene after becoming a mother is cause for celebration, but even more so seeing that she has been able to reach the round of 16 and play at a splendid level.
2023-09-11 07:30:13
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