Can Novak Djokovic retain his title in the US Open?
The US open returns this week as the fourth Grand Slam of the season gets underway.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic aims to maintain his remarkable streak of winning at least one Grand Slam title each year, but he faces strong competition at this year's US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are two of his biggest challengers, with Sinner coming off a victory at the Cincinnati Open and Alcaraz having recently defeated Djokovic at Wimbledon.
On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka is in excellent form following her recent win at the Cincinnati Open.
Last year’s champion, Coco Gauff, is eager to defend her title, but she will face stiff competition from top players like world number one Iga Swiatek and Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen.
British hopes are high as well, with Jack Draper looking to build on his strong performance in New York last year, and Emma Raducanu returning to the site of her astonishing 2021 triumph.
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US Open Men's Odds
| Player | Best Odds | Implied Probability (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | 9/4 | 30.77 |
| Novak Djokovic | 11/4 | 26.67 |
| Jannik Sinner | 7/2 | 22.22 |
| Alexander Zverev | 9/1 | 10.00 |
Who is the favourite to win the men's US Open?
Going for his fifth grand slam and second ever US open title, Carlos Alcaraz is the 9/4 best price (Spreadex) favourite to win the 2024 edition.
Alcaraz enters the US Open in good form having won Wimbledon, Roland Garros and the Indian Wells this year.
He is off the back of a Olympic final defeat to Novak Djokovic in which the Serbian won in straight sets.
The second favourite to win the US open is Novak Djokovic at a best price of 11/4 with Spreadex.
As the defending champion, Djokovic has a proven track record at Flushing Meadows, and his experience and mental toughness in Grand Slam tournaments are unmatched.
His recent triumph in winning the long-awaited Olympic gold medal will boost his confidence however, the physical toll of prioritising that competition, could play a role in his performance.
Djokovic will need to be at his best to secure his 25th Grand Slam title and make history once again.
US Open Women's Odds
| Player | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | 5/2 | 28.57% |
| Iga Swiatek | 4/1 | 20.00% |
| Cori Gauff | 12/1 | 7.69% |
| Elena Rybakina | 12/1 | 7.69% |
Who is the favourite to win the women's US Open?
Aryna Sabalenka enters the US Open as one of the top contenders, with bookmakers making her a 5/2 best price (William Hill) favourite.
The Belarusian's form this season has been impressive, highlighted by her recent triumph at the Cincinnati Open, where she demonstrated her powerful game on hard courts.
However, Sabalenka faces stiff competition from other top players, including Iga Swiatek (4/1), who has consistently been a strong presence on the tour, and Coco Gauff (12/1), the defending champion with a strong track record at the US Open.
