US Open 2021: 3 players who can stop Novak Djokovic from breaking Federer, Nadal’s record– After a record-breaking season, World No.1 Novak Djokovic has set his eyes on the ultimate prize. He is eyeing the year’s fourth Grand Slam ‘US Open’ after winning the previous three slams- Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon.
Djokovic will now aim for the calendar grand slam with his 21st Grand Slam. The title will take him a place above Swiss Tennis Maestro Roger Federer and Spanish giant Rafael Nadal. The trio are currently equal on 20 Grand Slams. With Nadal and Federer ruled out of the US Open, Djokovic has a perfect opportunity to claim the silverware. There are few players who can stop him from achieving the glory. They are Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Andy Murray to name a few.
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US Open 2021: 3 players who can stop Novak Djokovic from breaking Federer, Nadal’s record
Alexander Zverev
World No.5 Alexander Zverev is heading into the US Open with a Gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. He had entered the finals of the year’s fourth grand slam. The 24-year-old will now look to win his maiden Grand Slam title. He recently defeated Djokovic in the Semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics.
Zverev vs Djokovic Head-to-Head
EVENT BREAKDOWN
| Year | Event | Surface | RND | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tokyo Olympics Japan |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Alexander Zverev |
16 63 61
|
| 2021 | Australian Open Australia |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Novak Djokovic |
676 62 64 766
|
| 2021 | ATP Cup Australia |
Outdoor Hard | RR | Novak Djokovic |
673 62 75
|
| 2020 | Nitto ATP Finals Great Britain |
Indoor Hard | RR | Novak Djokovic |
63 764
|
| 2019 | Roland Garros France |
Outdoor Clay | QF | Novak Djokovic |
75 62 62
|
| 2018 | Nitto ATP Finals Great Britain |
Indoor Hard | RR | Novak Djokovic |
64 61
|
| 2018 | Nitto ATP Finals Great Britain |
Indoor Hard | F | Alexander Zverev |
64 63
|
| 2018 | ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai China |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic |
62 61
|
| 2017 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome Italy |
Outdoor Clay | F | Alexander Zverev |
64 63
|
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Greek professional Stefanos Tsitsipas will look to avenge his French Open final defeat to the World No.1. The youngster has lost the last five matches to the Serbian and would look to made amendments at the US Open 2021. Tsitsipas is in a terrefic form currently at the Cincinnati Masters after his debacle at Wimbledon.
Tsitsipas vs Djokovic Head-to-Head
EVENT BREAKDOWN
| Year | Event | Surface | RND | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Roland Garros France |
Outdoor Clay | F | Novak Djokovic |
676 26 63 62 64
|
| 2021 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome Italy |
Outdoor Clay | QF | Novak Djokovic |
46 75 75
|
| 2020 | Roland Garros France |
Outdoor Clay | SF | Novak Djokovic |
63 62 57 46 61
|
| 2020 | Dubai U.A.E. |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
63 64
|
| 2019 | ATP Masters 1000 Paris France |
Indoor Hard | QF | Novak Djokovic |
61 62
|
| 2019 | ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai China |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Stefanos Tsitsipas |
36 75 63
|
| 2019 | ATP Masters 1000 Madrid Spain |
Outdoor Clay | F | Novak Djokovic |
63 64
|
| 2018 | ATP Masters 1000 Canada Canada |
Outdoor Hard | R16 | Stefanos Tsitsipas |
63 675 63
|
Andy Murray
2012 Champion Andy Murray will be looking to add another US Open title to his name. The ultimate quest will be the fight between Murray and Djokovic in absence of Nadal and Federer. The duo has faced each other for a record 36 times. Djokovic leads the battle 25-11. Can Murray change the stats in his favour? Follow us to find out
Murray vs Djokovic Head-to-Head
EVENT BREAKDOWN
| Year | Event | Surface | RND | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Doha Qatar |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
63 57 64
|
| 2016 | ATP Finals Great Britain |
Indoor Hard | F | Andy Murray |
63 64
|
| 2016 | Roland Garros France |
Outdoor Clay | F | Novak Djokovic |
36 61 62 64
|
| 2016 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome Italy |
Outdoor Clay | F | Andy Murray |
63 63
|
| 2016 | ATP Masters 1000 Madrid Spain |
Outdoor Clay | F | Novak Djokovic |
62 36 63
|
| 2016 | Australian Open Australia |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
61 75 763
|
| 2015 | ATP Masters 1000 Paris France |
Indoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
62 64
|
| 2015 | ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai China |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic |
61 63
|
| 2015 | ATP Masters 1000 Canada Canada |
Outdoor Hard | F | Andy Murray |
64 46 63
|
| 2015 | Roland Garros France |
Outdoor Clay | SF | Novak Djokovic |
63 63 57 57 61
|
| 2015 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami FL, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
763 46 60
|
| 2015 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells CA, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic |
62 63
|
| 2015 | Australian Open Australia |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
765 674 63 60
|
| 2014 | ATP Masters 1000 Paris France |
Indoor Hard | QF | Novak Djokovic |
75 62
|
| 2014 | Beijing China |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic |
63 64
|
| 2014 | US Open NY, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Novak Djokovic |
761 671 62 64
|
| 2014 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami FL, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Novak Djokovic |
75 63
|
| 2013 | Wimbledon Great Britain |
Outdoor Grass | F | Andy Murray |
64 75 64
|
| 2013 | Australian Open Australia |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
672 763 63 62
|
| 2012 | ATP Finals Great Britain |
Indoor Hard | RR | Novak Djokovic |
46 63 75
|
| 2012 | ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai China |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
57 7611 63
|
| 2012 | US Open NY, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | F | Andy Murray |
7610 75 26 36 62
|
| 2012 | London Olympics Great Britain |
Outdoor Grass | SF | Andy Murray |
75 75
|
| 2012 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami FL, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
61 764
|
| 2012 | Dubai U.A.E. |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Andy Murray |
62 75
|
| 2012 | Australian Open Australia |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic |
63 36 674 61 75
|
| 2011 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | F | Andy Murray |
64 30
RET
|
| 2011 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome Italy |
Outdoor Clay | SF | Novak Djokovic |
61 36 762
|
| 2011 | Australian Open Australia |
Outdoor Hard | F | Novak Djokovic |
64 62 63
|
| 2009 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami FL, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | F | Andy Murray |
62 75
|
| 2008 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | F | Andy Murray |
764 765
|
| 2008 | ATP Masters 1000 Canada Canada |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Andy Murray |
63 763
|
| 2008 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo Monaco |
Outdoor Clay | R16 | Novak Djokovic |
60 64
|
| 2007 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami FL, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic |
61 60
|
| 2007 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells CA, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Novak Djokovic |
62 63
|
| 2006 | ATP Masters 1000 Madrid Spain |
Indoor Hard | R16 | Novak Djokovic |
16 75 63
|
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