Novak Djokovic is practicing hard to get to the US Open in the best possible shape, after deciding to skip the Masters 1000 in Toronto and Cincinnati, leaving everyone quite perplexed. The former world number 1 has not played any official matches since the Wimbledon Championships, in which he stopped in the semifinals against Jannik Sinner unable to play his best tennis due to a muscle problem.
The Serbian legend has dedicated this period above all to rest, which is essential at his age to also have the chance to compete at the highest level against rivals much younger than him. He wants to become the oldest player ever to win a Major title, but it's a very tough feat because men's tennis is dominated by two sensational players right now.
Jannik Sinner and Carlitos Alcaraz have shared the last seven Grand Slam titles and will also be the top favorites in New York, having built a significant gap to all their opponents. The 38-year-old from Belgrade can never be underestimated, but his body no longer provides him with the same guarantees as in the past and he could have a very complicated potential path since he is not included in the top four seeds.
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Nole will be in NY soon
During a long interview with 'Sportklub', Serbian veteran Dusan Lajovic said that his illustrious compatriot still has some chance of triumphing in a Major: "The main obstacle for Nole in Grand Slam tournaments is his athletic condition right now, we have all noticed that. If he manages to arrive in New York at the top of his shape and acquires the right confidence, he can also become dangerous for Sinner and Alcaraz.
Jannik has shown that he can recover quickly even from an atrocious disappointment like the one suffered in Paris, while Carlos is truly a beast from an athletic point of view. Nole is a little further behind physically at this stage of his career, but when he plays his best tennis he is unbeatable."
