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US Open Tennis 2016: TV Schedule and Predictions for Event’s Biggest Stars
- Updated: August 22, 2016
This year’s U.S. Open kicks off Aug. 29th, and it’s going to bring a series of compelling storylines and perhaps more mystery as to who will eventually hoist the shining silver trophy than in many years past.
It’s worth taking a closer look at the players who are likely to play on as the field dwindles.
The world’s No. 1 player, Novak Djokovic, is coming off a disheartening first-round loss in Olympic play to Juan Martin del Potro. Meanwhile, No. 2-ranked Andy Murray comes into play on a threatening tear.
Murray knocked off four top-15 players en route to his second Wimbledon title in July, and then he claimed the men’s singles gold medal in Rio de Janeiro for an encore.
A former U.S. Open champion, Rafael Nadal arrives in New York on little rest after playing at the Olympics in Rio and the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. Roger Federer, another 30-plus former U.S. Open champ, will miss the tournament as he recovers from knee surgery.
Lastly, I would be remiss to leave out Canadian Milos Raonic, who has been battling with the best of them as of late. All eyes will be on these guys as play gets underway next week.
Rafael Nadal
While Nadal probably couldn’t be pegged as old in any other walk of life, 30 years of age for a tennis star equates to more clicks on the odometer than would be preferred. Does that mean Nadal can’t regain some of the magic of his stellar career in New York? Of course not, but his toughest competitors might just have his number.
Nadal performed impressively in Rio, making the semifinals …
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