Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2020 U.S. Open
Grand Slam titles: 17 ; French Open 2016; Wimbledon 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019; U.S. Open Armed with nerves of steel and the best backhand on the men's circuit, Djokovic is the overwhelming favourite to seal an 18th Grand Slam crown.
Thiem relies on his punishing forehand to dictate baseline rallies. One of the fittest players on tour, he does not shy away from long five-set contests. Versatility is Tsitsipas' calling card. The flamboyant Greek is just as comfortable finishing points off at the net as he is grinding down opponents from the back of the court.
But the volatile Russian possesses a notoriously short fuse and the red mist can descend quickly. His all-or-nothing approach on second serves can lead to his downfall in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of Arthur Ashe Stadium.Best U.S. Open performance: Fourth round Murray's chances of lifting the U.S. Open trophy are slim but the gritty Scotsman is more than capable of springing an upset or two as he returns to the site of his maiden Grand Slam triumph.
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