The US Open 2024 kicked-off on Monday with top tennis players from across the globe battling it out for the coveted trophy. The US Open, which is the last Grand Slam in the tennis calendar, promises to be a thrilling experience for the fans this year.
As the tournament begins to progress, let us have a look at the top contenders for winning the US Open 2024 title.
Prominent Contenders In Men’s Singles
Novak Djokovic
Tennis ace Novak Djokovic has entered the US Open 2024 tournament fresh from winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 in men’s singles. The defending champion is eyeing his fifth US Open title to tie with Roger Federer, Jimmy Conors and Pete Sampras as the only tennis players to have won five US Open titles in the Open Era.
The Serb, who is a record 24-time Grand Slam winner, is yet to taste a Grand Slam success this year. However, the Olympic gold he won beating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is a testimony to the fact that he is a force to be reckoned with.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz has been in exceptional form this year. Having won two out of the three major titles this year so far, the young Spaniard is only on his way to the peak.
19-year-old Alcaraz settled for a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 after losing out to Djokoic. However, he would like to make it big at the US Open 2024. The Spaniard clinched his maiden US Open title in 2022 by defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the final.
Jannik Sinner
World No.1 Jannik Sinner is yet to reach the semi-finals of the US Open tournament and 2024 just could be the year he might break his jinx. The 22-year-old claimed his maiden Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open this year and would be looking forward to replicating the success in New York.
Prominent Contenders In Women’s Singles
Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff won her maiden Grand Slam at the US Open in 2023 and marked the beginning of her rise as one of the most formidable forces in the Tennis circuit. Her aggressive approach and quick movement allowed her to beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final and the American will be hoping to successfully defend her title in front of the home crowd.
The World No.3 is yet to win a major title this calendar year. The 20-year-old will be looking forward to adding another Grand Slam title to her rising tennis career. The World No.3
Iga Swiatek
World No.1 Iga Swiatek was knocked out by Aryna Sabalenka in the Cincinnati Open 2024 and made a shocking exit at the Paris Olympics 2024. However, the five-time Grand Slam winner is among the top contenders to win the title at the US Open 2024. 23-year-old Swiatek last claimed her US Open title in 2022 after beating Ons Jabeur in the final.
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Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka has entered the US Open 2024 tournament after recently winning the Cincinnati Open. She defeated the crowd favourite Jessica Pegula in the final to boost her bid for the last Grand Slam of the year.
The Belarusian, who is currently World No. 2, has two Grand Slam titles in her kitty, both Australian Open. The 26-year-old would like to taste success at Flushing Meadows.
