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Defending champion Novak Djokovic has plenty in his favor as he goes in pursuit of an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title. However, the US Open has not always been a happy hunting ground for him, and in Carlos Alcaraz, he faces a player who is becoming renowned for delivering on the big occasion.

Djokovic heads to Flushing Meadows for the final Grand Slam of the season with the shackles off, having claimed Olympic gold in Paris last month. He chose not to defend his Cincinnati title and should be refreshed. He also got the best of the draw as he avoids world number one Jannik Sinner, fierce rival Alcaraz, and last season’s runner-up Daniil Medvedev until the final.

Although Djokovic is not the force he once was and is yet to claim Grand Slam silverware this season, he still remains a top contender. With only four of his 24 Grand Slam wins secured in New York, his early route is no easier than that of Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz, with two consecutive Grand Slam titles, may be poised to complete the hat-trick and regain the silverware he won at Casper Ruud’s expense in 2022. The 21-year-old has shown incredible ability to peak during showpiece events and could be a strong contender.

In his final preparation event before winning the French Open in June, Alcaraz had been beaten in the quarter-final of Madrid by Andrey Rublev. His Wimbledon win came directly after a last-16 elimination at Queen’s Club against Jack Draper.

Although he is in the same half as Sinner and Medvedev, Alcaraz will only have to face one of those before the final. His toughest possible route before that would feature clashes with Draper, Sebastian Korda, and Hubert Hurkacz, none of whom seem to be at his level.