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Novak Djokovic, possible historical records at US Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

The 3 historical records Djokovic can break at the US Open 2026

The Serbian is in a position to enlarge his legend at the US Open 2026 by achieving milestones that were inconceivable just a few years ago for anyone. He doesn't need to win the tournament to conquer two of them.

Sinner's tennis, whether Alcaraz is there or not, remains the best. Photo: Gettyimages

"Sinner's tennis, with or without Alcaraz, remains the best"

A tennis legend like Jimmy Connors prefers to focus on the game of the Italian: "The way he moves on the court, the strength and power with which he hits his shots is impressive."

Jimmy Connors in heated discussion with chair umpire Jeremy Shales. Source: Getty

The day Connors collapsed with Lendl... and with the chair umpire

Jimmy Connors was one of the players who suffered the most from Ivan Lendl's on-court solidity. 40 years ago, at the Miami tournament, frustration led to his disqualification.

Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in Battle of the Sexes. Photo: gettyimages

This is what happened in the previous Battles of the Sexes

We review the history of encounters between women and men in tennis, before Sabalenka and Kyrgios face off in Dubai.

Jimmy Connors trusts in seeing Zverev lifting a Grand Slam. Source: Getty

Connors still believes in Zverev

The American legend analyzes Sascha's situation and his chances of conquering a Grand Slam title: "If that moment arrives, it has to be now".

Connors: "Young players have to improve because, otherwise, we will only see duels between Alcaraz and Sinner". Photo: Getty Images.

Connors: "Young players have to improve because, otherwise, we will only see showdowns between Alcaraz and Sinner"

The American also praised Djokovic "because only Sinner and Alcaraz are better than him" and puts pressure on Tsitsipas and Zverev: "They are running out of opportunities".

Carlos Alcaraz, titles before turning 23 years old. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz and the historic top-10 of tennis players with the most titles before turning 23 years old

We review how the list of players with the most total titles won before the age of 23 looks and how far Alcaraz could go.

Manolo Orantes and his great comeback at the 1975 US Open. Source: Getty

The greatest comeback in the history of Grand Slams

Fifty years ago, Manuel Orantes signed it, overturning an impossible score against Guillermo Vilas in the US Open semifinals: "When I didn't like someone, I focused more on the match".