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US Open 2016 Men’s Finals: Djokovic vs. Wawrinka Preview, Predictions
- Updated: September 10, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Open began without five-time champion Roger Federer and saw numerous top seeds like Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic sent home earlier than expected.
With each passing round, the twists and turns piled up higher and higher. Reigning champion Novak Djokovic has experienced most of that drama.
Entering New York with injury concerns severe enough that his team debated whether or not he should play, Djokovic labored into the semifinals despite only completing two matches. His health a lingering question mark throughout the tournament, the top seed caught a massive break by stumbling into all that extra rest.
He’ll need every ounce of it now that he’s through to the championship match after a semifinal that turned into a spectacle.
Playing in high heat and …
