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Alcaraz, Carlos

Djokovic Faces Prospect of Being Shut Out of Grand Slams for First Time Since 2017

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Novak Djokovic has finally secured an Olympic gold medal in Paris, completing his career Golden Slam, but is facing the possibility of being excluded from the Grand Slams for the first time since 2017. As he prepares to defend his US Open title, Djokovic has been outshone by younger rivals, including Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The 37-year-old withdrew from his French Open quarter-final due to a knee injury, marking the first time he has failed to win a Grand Slam since 2007. Djokovic's recent form suggests he is regaining his composure, having beaten Alcaraz in the Paris Games final at Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Alcaraz and Sinner are gearing up for the US Open, with the latter arriving in New York slightly undercooked after a disappointing defeat to French veteran Gael Monfils in the Cincinnati second round.

Key Takeaways:

  • Novak Djokovic is facing the possibility of being shut out of the Grand Slams for the first time since 2017 as he prepares to defend his US Open title.
  • Djokovic has been outshone by younger rivals, including Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who won their respective titles at the Australian Open and French Open.
  • The 37-year-old withdrew from his French Open quarter-final due to a knee injury, marking the first time he has failed to win a Grand Slam since 2007.
  • Djokovic recently beat Alcaraz in the Paris Games final at Roland Garros, suggesting he is regaining his form.
  • Alcaraz and Sinner are both competing in the US Open, with the latter arriving in New York slightly undercooked after a disappointing defeat to Gael Monfils.
  • Sinner has alleged that an anabolic agent entered his system through sports therapy, and is seeking to move on from a recent controversy.
  • Other notable players competing in the US Open include world No 4 Alexander Zverev, sixth-ranked Andrey Rublev, and eighth-ranked Casper Ruud.

Statistics:

  • Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles, and is seeking to break the record of Margaret Court.
  • Alcaraz has won two major titles in 2023, including the French Open, where he defeated Djokovic in the second round.
  • Sinner has won three major titles in his career, and is seeking to make a strong impression at the US Open.
  • The US Open is set to be held in New York from August 28 to September 10.

Sources:

  • Reuters

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