US Open 2023

Both the men’s and women’s draws appear to favour the top competitors contending for their respective crowns. Tennis is everything but predictable, though. Careers have begun in Flushing Meadows, and there is no reason why this year won’t be the same. Let’s take a closer look at the US Open 2023 and what we could anticipate from the players. Betting on all matches in the tournament is open for you at PrideBet Ghana.

So Far This Season

Men

The 2023 ‘slam’ season has been dominated by two players. Novak Djokovic and Carols Alcaraz have been in a class of their own this year, currently ranking as the top 2 in the ATP rankings. Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open title and his 3rd French Open title have increased his grand slam tally to a record-extending 23 titles. Alcaraz, who appears most comfortable on clay, encountered a stumble in the French Open semi-final against Djokovic.

At Wimbledon, the young Spaniard had not experienced significant success on the fast grass courts of the All-England Club. Nevertheless, Alcaraz’s credentials were proven by him defeating the favored Serb in a thrilling 5-set final, thus securing his inaugural Wimbledon crown. Riding the wave of recent good form, both Alcaraz and Djokovic are likely to harbor hopes for success at the US Open. The question on fans’ minds is whether Alcaraz can defend his 2022 title. Overcoming a determined Djokovic, keen to validate himself, poses a challenge.

Ladies

The 2023 ladies’ grand slam season has seen 3 different winners across the respective 3 tournaments. Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, the current top 2 in the WTA rankings, shared the spoils of the initial 2 slams of the year. Sabalenka secured her maiden Australian Open, while Swiatek successfully defended her Rolland Garros title. Wimbledon, however, proved insurmountable for both Sabalenka and Swiatek. The ultimate victor, Marketa Vondrousova, outperformed 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur in the final. Although this marked a breakthrough for the 24-year-old from the Czech Republic, one cannot help but empathize with Jabeur, who faced a second consecutive year of failure at the final hurdle. The conditions at the US Open are suited to players in the mold of Sabalenka and Swiatek, thus potentially setting the stage for a final contested between these 2 prominent talents in the ladies’ game.

The 2022 Tournament

The 2022 US Open saw Carlos Alcaraz securing his inaugural grand slam. After hovering near success for most of the year, the Spanish youngster emerged the winner in the final against Casper Ruud, prevailing in 4 sets. Notably, high-ranking players like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Rafa Nadal exited the 2022 tournament prior to the quarterfinal stage. This, combined with the absence of Novak Djokovic, created an opportunity for a new champion to ascend.

Impressive form moved both Karen Khachanov and Frances Tiafoe to the semi-finals. There, they were vanquished by Ruud and Alcaraz, respectively. Ruud faced his second grand slam final defeat, a disheartening outcome compounded by his loss to Nadal in the French Open final a few months earlier. In contrast, Alcaraz managed to cast aside the ‘slam’ burden. His 2023 performance distinctly reflects an absence of inhibition and resistance against the ever-present mental pressures characteristic of professional tennis.

Iga Swiatek triumphed in the 2023 US Open by beating Ons Jabeur in the final. This marked the Pole’s third grand slam victory, the first outside the French Open. Jabeur, having suffered consecutive slam final defeats, lost to Elena Rybakina in the Wimbledon decider. Elena Sabalenka and Caroline Garcia reached the semi-final stage in 2022. Swiatek’s triumph on surfaces other than her preferred clay courts likely boosted her confidence, suggesting her potential to create challenges on harder and faster courts in the years ahead.

Favorites for US Open 2023

With most of the year behind us, tennis supporters have a clear notion of who is likely to excel at the US Open. A Djokovic/Alcaraz final in the men’s draw is a plausible scenario. Djokovic’s belief has been restored after his recent victory over Alcaraz in an epic Cincinnati Masters 1000 final. The accomplished major champion aspires to avenge his Wimbledon 2023 final loss. And history attests to Djokovic’s determination yielding results. Alcaraz, however, is no pushover. Learning from his shortcomings in Cincinnati, he will undoubtedly strive to emerge a winner once again when faced with the older statesman (should their paths cross in the tournament).

Other contenders in the men’s draw possess the capacity to exhibit exceptional tennis. Their inconsistency, when compared to the world rankings leaders, constitutes their primary challenge. A prime example is Jannik Sinner, whose remarkable victory at the recent Toronto Masters 1000 tournament was contrasted by a second-round defeat at the subsequent Cincinnati event. Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Frances Tiafoe, and Taylor Fritz all have the potential to advance to the semi-finals. If any player beyond the top 2 seeks the title, a career-defining tournament performance is imperative.

Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka once again stand out as the prominent favorites in the ladies’ draw. Nonetheless, the ‘outsiders’ in the women’s draw arguably harbor better prospects for victory compared to their male counterparts. Coco Gauff secured victory in the recent Cincinnati Masters event, beating Swiatek in the semi-finals. This very talented youngster might be closer to claiming her maiden slam title than anticipated. Other players who deserve attention include Ons Jabeur, Elena Rybakina, Marketa Vondrousova, and Karolina Muchova.

Enjoy betting on the last Grand Slam of 2023

The men’s and women’s draws both seem to favour the top seeds contending for their respective titles. Yet, tennis remains anything but predictable. Flushing Meadows has seen the rise of careers, and there is no reason to doubt that this year will follow suit. Anticipation is high for an exhilarating final grand slam of 2023. Let the US Open 2023 begin & place your bets with PrideBet. If you are new to the pride then don’t forget to claim your PrideBet Ghana Welcome Bonus which is valid on all sports.