The 2024 US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year, is set to commence in New York, promising an enthralling spectacle. With a new trend in ATP, emerging champions in WTA, and numerous surface changes, the tournament is poised to deliver captivating matches.
Men’s Singles Draw:
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic are the top contenders in the men’s draw. Sinner faces a challenging path, potentially meeting Tommy Paul and Daniil Medvedev in the early rounds. Alcaraz, the reigning champion, has a relatively easier draw, with Hubert Hurkacz or Alex de Minaur as his potential quarterfinal opponents. Djokovic, despite a slow start to the year, has a tricky draw, with Laslo Djere and Alexei Popyrin as potential hurdles.
Women’s Singles Draw:
Aryna Sabalenka has emerged as the favorite in the women’s draw after her Cincinnati triumph. She could face Elina Svitolina and Barbora Krejcikova in the early rounds, with a potential semifinal clash against Coco Gauff, the defending champion. Gauff, who has struggled this summer, faces a tough draw, with Emma Navarro and Krejcikova as potential opponents. Iga Swiatek, the former world No. 1, has a more comfortable draw, with Mirra Andreeva as her first major threat.
Predictions:
In the men’s draw, Carlos Alcaraz is predicted to defeat Jannik Sinner or Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals and Novak Djokovic in the final. In the women’s draw, Aryna Sabalenka is projected to overcome Iga Swiatek in the final.
