US Open [Men], 2022 - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

While Nadal do have Alcaraz on his half, his first 5 round matches are manageable meaning he should able to win those matches without any extreme sweat, hopefully!

I dont mind Rafa's draw at all just finishing it....I have put Rafa's projected path to the USO final on the Rafa fan post

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This is Rafa Nadal's projected path to the the final
R1 Hijikata
R2 Fognini/Karatsev
R3 Krecmonovic ( Rafa was practicing with him yesterday)
R4 Schwartzman
QF Norrie/Rublev
SF Alcaraz/Huckacz/Sinner
F Medvedev/Tsitsipas/FAA/Ruud

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Gee Borna Coric vs Alcaraz in R3...Book it!

 

[Kieran]

This is Rafa Nadal's projected path to the the final
R1 Hijikata
R2 Fognini/Karatsev
R3 Krecmonovic ( Rafa was practicing with him yesterday)
R4 Schwartzman
QF Norrie/Rublev
SF Alcaraz/Huckacz/Sinner
F Medvedev/Tsitsipas/FAA/Ruud

I think this is a tough state draw for Rafa, actually. It’s niggly, and he’ll take a week to get up to speed again, after his absence. Rublev or Norrie in the qf, Alcaraz/Sinner/Coric potentially in the semi.

It could be tricky..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think this is a tough state draw for Rafa, actually. It’s niggly, and he’ll take a week to get up to speed again, after his absence. Rublev or Norrie in the qf, Alcaraz/Sinner/Coric potentially in the semi.

It could be tricky..

I disagree, I think he can find some rhythm in the first 4 rounds, he avoids big hitters.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I disagree, I think he can find some rhythm in the first 4 rounds, he avoids big hitters.

Also, if Nadal can not beat Norrie and the current state of Rublev, then he will not win the US Open.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Also, if Nadal can not beat Norrie and the current state of Rublev, then he will not win the US Open.

Agree

 

[Kieran]

I hope you’re right, folks!

 

[rafanoy1992]

Looking at the US Open draw: The Top two seeds have the "easier draw" while Alcaraz and Tsitsipas have the "tougher draw."

Kyrgios did land on Medvedev's quarter (4th Rd), but other than that, Medvedev should be able to reach the SF, unless FAA shows his AO level.

We already talked about Nadal's draw.

Tsitsipas has a potential of Cressy, Matteo, and Fritz consecutive matches. That will not be easy for Tsitsipas at all. But we will see how Tsitsipas will handle this gauntlet mentally.

Alcaraz did drew Coric in the 3rd round and he could potentially face either Sinner or Hurkacz in the QFs. And Cilic could be a spoiler in the 4th Round IF he shows his GS level this year. Like Tsitsipas, a potential gauntlet for Alcaraz.

 

[Kieran]

Looking at the US Open draw: The Top two seeds have the "easier draw" while Alcaraz and Tsitsipas have the "tougher draw."

Kyrgios did land on Medvedev's quarter (4th Rd), but other than that, Medvedev should be able to reach the SF, unless FAA shows his AO level.

We already talked about Nadal's draw.

Tsitsipas has a potential of Cressy, Matteo, and Fritz consecutive matches. That will not be easy for Tsitsipas at all. But we will see how Tsitsipas will handle this gauntlet mentally.

Alcaraz did drew Coric in the 3rd round and he could potentially face either Sinner or Hurkacz in the QFs. And Cilic could be a spoiler in the 4th Round IF he shows his GS level this year. Like Tsitsipas, a potential gauntlet for Alcaraz.

Tough run for Alcaraz, potentially…

 

[Moxie]

Tough run for Alcaraz, potentially…

I was hoping Coric would be up in the top half torturing them, but at least Rafa only gets one of him or Alcaraz...or neither.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Looking at the US Open draw: The Top two seeds have the "easier draw" while Alcaraz and Tsitsipas have the "tougher draw."

Kyrgios did land on Medvedev's quarter (4th Rd), but other than that, Medvedev should be able to reach the SF, unless FAA shows his AO level.

We already talked about Nadal's draw.

Tsitsipas has a potential of Cressy, Matteo, and Fritz consecutive matches. That will not be easy for Tsitsipas at all. But we will see how Tsitsipas will handle this gauntlet mentally.

Alcaraz did drew Coric in the 3rd round and he could potentially face either Sinner or Hurkacz in the QFs. And Cilic could be a spoiler in the 4th Round IF he shows his GS level this year. Like Tsitsipas, a potential gauntlet for Alcaraz.

Tsitsipas too mentally weak for me to go far at the USO, I mean look how he fared at Cinncy Final, lost the first set 76 (0) against Coric, until he proves otherwise, I am out on him

 

[rafanoy1992]

I was hoping Coric would be up in the top half torturing them, but at least Rafa only gets one of him or Alcaraz...or neither.

That quarter will be interesting for sure.

 

[Kieran]

I was hoping Coric would be up in the top half torturing them, but at least Rafa only gets one of him or Alcaraz...or neither.

Exactly, and the hope is that Coric has peaked and is going to flop in New York because a talented lad like him suddenly catching fire there could be a problem for everyone. I think Carlos knows he has to up his game though...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Coric and Alcaraz meet in the 3rd if they both make it of course

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nick Kyrgios playing his best friend and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis in Round 1 ( Nick and Thanasi playing dubs together at the USO)
Interested to see how Nick goes, still feel his knee could be a problem for him

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Top half of the draw begins on Monday
Bottom half of the draw begins on Tuesday

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Top half of the draw begins on Monday
Bottom half of the draw begins on Tuesday

Rumors are that Rafa could play on Tuesday night

 

[the AntiPusher]

Gee Borna Coric vs Alcaraz in R3...Book it!

Has Fronty had an opportunity to analyze Borna's pee sample yet!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Has Fronty had an opportunity to analyze Borna's pee sample yet!

Behave please lol!