Will we see a new Grand Slam winner in this US Open?

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In recent years, the US Open has become one of the tournaments with the most surprises in terms of diverse winners. It's impossible not to think of names like Del Potro, Thiem, or Cilic when we think of the New York event, as the fourth Grand Slam of the year has already seen 10 different winners in the last two decades, a much higher number than the other majors: Wimbledon has only five, and Roland Garros and Australia, six.

With the early exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, it's inevitable to think that we could have a new player lifting the trophy at this US Open 2024. The draw has opened up more than ever, so let's review the main names and see if anyone else could give us a surprise. Of course, with the permission of Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner.

- Alexander Zverev, facing yet another opportunity

Everything comes back in this life, and Sascha has experienced this on several occasions. He reaches high rounds in these types of tournaments, but for one reason or another, he fails to take that necessary step forward for a player of his caliber. Zverev is from a generation that entered the circuit with the great challenge of challenging the complete Big 3, which took a psychological toll on, for example, Zverev. The German has had stellar performances against top rivals, but when the truly important moments arrive, his mentality changes completely. Just this year, he has suffered defeats of this kind at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, losing both matches despite having a two-set advantage.

In this US Open 2024, he reaches the round of 16 showing authority, winning his matches by dropping a set but playing better as time goes on. His next opponent is Brandon Nakashima, and he wouldn't face Sinner or Medvedev until a hypothetical final, where he has a chip on his shoulder from not being able to win in the pandemic edition of 2020, where he experienced a tough defeat against Thiem, also with a two-set advantage. Undoubtedly, this tournament is a great opportunity for Alexander Zverev, now we just have to see how he handles his remaining matches.

- The summer revelation

Alexei Popyrin arrived at the US Open with the difficult pressure of being the champion of one of the Masters 1000 events in recent weeks. A victory that may have seemed like a result of the many withdrawals the tournament had due to its closeness in schedule to the Olympics or the adverse weather conditions, but perhaps his victory was not by chance. He has already overcome Djokovic and now faces a very tough match against a local player like Frances Tiafoe, but Alexei has shown us that when he plays motivated and disciplined, he becomes a player to be reckoned with.

- Local idols also have something to say

Fritz would also need to overcome a tough opponent like Casper Ruud, with Zverev potentially waiting in the quarterfinals. Besides, he already defeated him at the last Wimbledon; could he repeat it at home?

On the other hand, Tiafoe has been the greatest benefactor of Djokovic and Alcaraz's losses, although his round of 16 match against Popyrin seems grueling and very challenging. A projected final against Sinner or Medvedev and Zverev in the semis, but the Arthur Ashe is Big Foe's favorite court, where he has shown his best level, boasting a very entertaining tennis game and proving to have more than enough skills to compete with the biggest stars.

- What about the dark horses?

There are still many players in the draw, but Andrey Rublev and Grigor Dimitrov face off in this round for a spot in the quarterfinals. And why not dream of something big? The Bulgarian has dominated the three rounds, while the Russian seems to gradually regain focus on the court and aims to be a contender for the later stages of these tournaments. They will undoubtedly give their all and more in this remaining week.

We end with Alex de Minaur, the Australian arrived in the United States with barely any expectations, as he had to retire from Wimbledon due to an unfortunate injury that also cost him the Olympic event. We know what the Aussie is capable of; he doesn't give up a single point and plays a style that can challenge anyone who crosses his path. His round of 16 match is against a compatriot, Jordan Thompson. He wouldn't face Sinner or Medvedev until the semifinals, but first, he must overcome Draper or Machac, with the Czech experiencing a somewhat irregular year but showing exceptional form, reaching the second week with enviable consistency.

Only time will tell who will be the proud winner of this US Open 2024. While Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev are the main and deserving favorites, it might be time for a new player to make a mark in a Grand Slam.

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