US Open 2018: Talking Points

The 50th edition of US Open is just about to start and it promises to be an exciting one. But before it starts, let's have a quick look at all the things that could take place at the Flushing Meadows this year, as New York City gets ready to witness some jaw-dropping tennis action this year.

Djokovic to continue his fine form

2017 was a season to forget for Djokovic as he failed to win a masters or grand slam tournament for the first time since 2010, but the Serb looks rejuvenated as he has bounced back by winning his fourth Wimbledon title and the Cincinnati masters, hence becoming the first person in history to win all the 9 masters tournament. Expect the same from the Serbian machine as he hopes to win his third US Open title.

The Serb became the first man to hold all the 9 masters title by winning the Cincinnati open

Rafa To Show Why He Is The World No.1

What a year 2018 has been for Nadal, once again dominating the clay season and winning his 4th Rogers cup title, which has propelled him to the number 1 ranking this year. Having taken a rest at the Western and Southern Open this year, expect a fresh Rafa to set the Arthur Ashe stadium on fire as he looks to defend his US Open title.

2018 has been a good year for Rafa

Federer To Bounce back

After a disappointing loss at Wimbledon to Kevin Anderson and a loss to Novak at Cincinnati, which is one of his favourite tournament, the 20 times grand slam champion would like to quickly put these defeats behind him and bounce back at the Flushing Meadows to win his 6th Us open title and his first one since 2008.

Federer would like to put his defeat to Anderson and Djokovic Behind

Time For Zverev To Step Up

It has been a year since Zverev won his first masters 1000 title and much has been expected from the young German since then with many believing him to be the next big thing in tennis. Although he has consistently performed in the master's tournaments, grand slams have been the place where he has struggled and he needs to perform well in those if he wants to follow into the steps of the greats. Us Open would be a good place for him to start and we can expect a deep run from him this year.

Zverev has failed to leave his mark at the grand slams

Players To Look Out For

This year's US Open will be fiercely competed as many players have performed well throughout the year. With the likes of Wawrinka and Del Potro back to their full fitness one should expect them to go deep. Another player who we should keep an eye on is the teenage sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas who impressed everyone on his way to Roger's cup final. The 19-year-old is an exciting prospect and looks to have a bright future. We should also not forget the likes of Cilic, Goffin, Thiem, Dimitrov, Anderson as they all look to secure their place at the year ending finale at London

The race to London has begun and many players would be hoping to add some valuable points at the US Open