2023 US Open. Wozniacki is Back; Isner to Retire.

Men's Draw:

Alcaraz Quarter:

Murray vs. Dmitrov 2nd round: Going with Murray in 3.

Murray vs. Zverev 3rd round: I just have more confidence in Murray than Zverev. Murray in 5.

Murray vs. Sinner 4th round: This will be really hard for Murray. Sinner in 3.

Sinner vs. Alcaraz QF: They are tied 3-3 in Head to head. Alcaraz is more likely to win. Alcaraz in 4.

Wawrinka could play Sinner in the 3rd round. I think Wawrinka would lose in 3.

Medvedev's Quarter:

Isner vs. Diaz Acosta 1st round: Isner in 3.

Isner vs. Kachanov 2nd round: Kachanov is 4-0 against Isner. With that said, I don't want to send Isner out undefeated against him. So Isner in 4.

Isner vs. Hurkacz 3rd round: Hurkacz in 3. Isner is 3-0 against him, but he'll lose this one.

Medvedev to the SF.

Rune's Quarter:

Tiafoe vs. Ruud 4th round: Tiafoe in 4.

Tiafoe to the SF.

Djokovic's Quarter:

Tsitsipas vs. Raonic 1st round: Tsitsipas in 3.

Djokovic vs. Auger-Aliassime 4th round: Auger-Aliassime has a chance. I'll say Djokovic in 3.

Tsitsipas vs. Djokovic QF: Their matches don't look that competitive on hard courts. I think Tsitspas has the talent to win, but hard courts seem to be more of a struggle. I'll say Tsitsipas wins 1 set, so Djokovic in 4.

Alcaraz vs. Medvedev SF: I think Medvedev will play a lot better than the last time they met. With that said, I need to see Medvedev win against him again before I might pick him to win again in this matchup. Alcaraz may win this in a rout, albeit a better one.

Alcaraz in 3.

Tiafoe vs. Djokovic SF: I think whoever wins this, will win it in straight sets. Either Djokovic will win or lose easily. I'll say Djokovic in 3.

Alcaraz vs. Djokovic Finals: I don't really like picking the #1 and #2 to meet in the Finals. But that's what we have.

I might change my mind later, but I'll say Alcaraz in 4.

The one thing is that I dislike is that I rarely pick Djokovic to win, and I picked him at this year's Wimbledon, and he lost.

I feel like he's due to win if I pick him again. But as of now, I'm not.

Women's Draw:

Swiatek's Quarter:

Kvitova vs. Wozniacki 2nd round: Oddly enough, I'll say Wozniacki in 2.

Swiatek to the SF.

Rybakina's Quarter:

Azarenka vs. Rybakina 4th round: I just can't stop picking Azarenka. Azarenka in 3.

Azarenka to the SF.

Pegula's Quarter:

Svitolina to the SF.

Sabalenka's Quarter:

Venus vs. Badosa 1st round: Venus in 2.

Sabalenka vs. Pliskova 3rd round: Sabalenka in 2. I usually pick Pliskova, but not this time.

Venus vs. Kenin 3rd round: Kenin in 2.

Sabalenka to the SF.

Swiatek vs. Azarenka SF: On paper, this should be close. But I think Swiatek in 2.

Svitolina vs. Sabalenka SF: Sabalenka in 2.

Swiatek vs. Sabalenka Finals: Tough one. Swiatek is more consistent. But I think Sabalenka takes this one in 2.

Despite my predictions, it would not surprise me if an unseeded player made the SF.

Gauff has too work hard on both service and return games.

Too much variation on her serves. 113+ mph sometimes, < 100 other times.

She ended up winning in 3 sets, but it was a struggle.

A relief to see Gauff pull through. After winning that tournament, beating Swiatek- that would've been devastating. But a tough match in the first round can turn out to be positive.

Didn't hear about Isner retiring- hope he can make a bit of a run and go out with a bang.

Alcaraz vs Sinner- that is going to be some battle. It was kind of telling to see Djokovic celebrate like he won a grand slam after he beat Alcaraz recently. He proved to himself that he can outlast Carlos, though in 5 sets? That remains to be seen.

BTW nice to see Thiem get a big W. Bublik is not easy to play against, and beating him in straight sets like that was impressive.

Djokovic ripped off his shirt and tore it to pieces after winning Cincinnati, like it was the 2012 Australian Open Finals against Nadal, in that 5 hour, 53 minute match in 2012.

Sinner is really good, if he can just play 6% better, he could win a major.

Good memory- yeah that was pretty dramatic lol. Speaking of Nadal- pretty strange not to see him for much of this year. Really hope he can come back strong for his final run next year.

Sinner can go toe to toe with anyone from the baseline. Only minor differences I see are that Alcaraz and Djokovic volleys and drop shots are just a bit better.

I agree with that.

I'm going to see sometime if there's a shirt rip montage somewhere, haha.

I know Nadal said he might retire next year, but I hope he can come back strong and go beyond that. He's good for the game and really hasn't shown signs of being overmatched or tired. Just hurt.

Jack Sock also retiring.

Let's hope the Isner/Sock doubles pair can win the title.

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Didn't know Sock was retiring- just too many injuries I guess. That would be amazing to see them win the doubles- they can do it.

Venus lost 6-1, 6-1. I wonder if she's going to be the next to retire.

Couple of surprises as Rune is gone. Nice to see Michael Mmoh with an impressive win over Khachanov. Hurkacz was on the brink but came back.

Sock is switching to pickleball.

https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38275048/american-jack-sock-plans-retire-tennis-us-open

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Sock/Isner won Indian Wells 2022; Indian Wells 2018; Shanghai 2016.

I think Venus can play better than she did today. She didn't have a good feel for the ball for some reason.

Venus said that she won't play doubles anymore without Serena. I wonder if she would reconsider, and pick an American female or male.

Or, she played Wimbledon with Jamie Murray in 2022. That was pretty cool. Or the year before, she played with Nick Kyrgios.

It was nice to just see her out there- 43 years old is pretty amazing to still be playing. Minnen's forehand was pretty impressive, and Venus was a step slow to the ball. I can definitely see her playing doubles though- at least mixed if she doesn't want to play without Serena.

Speaking of Kyrgios- hope he gets better soon, perhaps in time for the Aussie Open.

I remember when Navratilova won a singles match as a 47 year old, 6-0, 6-1.

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