Carlos Alcaraz received a tricky draw at the upcoming US Open. In order to defend his title, the Spanish sensation may have to defeat back-to-back Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic. This is his draw projection.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
WLWLLWLWWW At the moment ranked no.1, Carlos played his last match on the 20th of August when he surrendered to world no.2 Novak Djokovic 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (draw).
This year the Spaniard owns a compiled 53-6 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos reached the final in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
Alcaraz has scheduled to compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.
Jannik Sinner in 2023
WWWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.6 (career-high), the Italian played his last match on the 16th of August when he surrendered to world no.52 Dusan Lajovic 6-4 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in Cincinnati (draw).
This season Jannik has an overall 41-12 win-loss record. The Italian clinched 2 titles in 2023 in Montpellier and Toronto. The Italian was the runner-up in Rotterdam and Miami.
Sinner will play next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner squared off 7 times. Their record is 4-3 for Alcaraz. The last time they competed against each other, Jannik Sinner won 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 in the semifinal in Miami (Miami Open) on the 31st of March 2023.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Daniil Medvedev in 2023
Ranked world no.3, the Russian played his last match on the 17th of August when he was defeated by world no.12 Alexander Zverev 6-4 5-7 6-4 in the 3rd round in Cincinnati (draw).
Presently, during this year the Russian has a 49-11 win-loss record. The Russian clinched 5 titles in 2023 in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai, Miami and Rome. Daniil was the finalist in Indian Wells.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWWWWLWW Ranked no.2, Djokovic played his last match on the 20th of August when he overcame world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati to win his 95th career title.
Currently, during this year Novak has a 38-5 win-loss record. Djokovic conquered 4 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open and Cincinnati. Novak was the finalist in Wimbledon.
Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic played each other 14 times. The head to head is 9-5 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Daniil Medvedev won 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) on the 3rd of March 2023.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
