Favorites to Win the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships
The 2024 US Open Tennis Championships, set to take place from August 26 to September 8, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, promises an exciting lineup of top contenders vying for the prestigious title.
Men's Singles
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic emerge as the early favorites to win the 2024 US Open men's singles title.
Alcaraz, the young Spanish sensation, has already won four Grand Slam titles and is poised to challenge the all-time greats. Djokovic, the defending champion, has been steadily improving after undergoing meniscus surgery earlier in the year.Other top contenders include:
- Jannik Sinner: The Italian player won the 2024 Australian Open and will be eager to perform well on hard courts.
- Daniil Medvedev: The Russian player pushed Djokovic to the limit in the 2023 US Open final and will be looking to go one step further in 2024.
- Casper Ruud: Despite being known for his clay court prowess, Ruud was the runner-up at the 2022 US Open and could be a dark horse in 2024.
Women's Singles
On the women's side, Iga Swiatek enters as the betting favorite, despite a disappointing early exit in the 2023 US Open. The Polish player has dominated the other Grand Slam events and will be determined to add the US Open title to her growing collection.Other notable contenders include:
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- Aryna Sabalenka: The Belarusian player is seeking her first US Open title and has shorter odds than reigning champion Coco Gauff at most sportsbooks.
- Elena Rybakina: The Kazakh player is also in search of her maiden US Open championship and has been steadily improving on hard courts.
- Coco Gauff: The young American sensation will be looking to defend her 2023 US Open title and cement her status as one of the top players in the world.
As always, the US Open promises to deliver thrilling matches and unexpected storylines. With a mix of established champions and rising stars, the 2024 edition is sure to be a tournament to remember.