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2014 US Open Predictions



We are just exactly a week away from the last major of the year, the US Open happening in New York. It’s time to make some predictions for this year’s tournament. 

* A wildcard pick which is for a player that might surprise us at this year’s tournament whom is still in search for the first major of their career.


Men’s Singles
Champion: Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
I gave a long thought on who’s the favorite to win the men’s title. I know he’s not the player in form following early round exits at Toronto and Cincinnati. But when it comes to grand slam tournaments, he’s the most consistent player over the past few years and his record at the US Open is certainly impressive. He had made at least a semi-final appearance at Flushing Meadows since 2007.

Wildcard: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France)
The victory at Toronto will definitely be a confidence boost for the Frenchman. Just his only second ATP 1000 series title victory since 2008, this could be the turning point of his career. His performance this year is rather average this year, making the fourth rounds in all three previous majors. Expect him to be a step better this time and he could make a surprise semi finals appearance if he gets a favorable draw.

Others:
1. Andy Murray losses in the Quarter Finals
2. Roger Federer in the Final

Currently, the most in-form player on the tour-Roger Federer looks to be in good shape heading into the final major of the year. He made three consecutive final appearance in his last three tournaments, winning the Cincinnati Masters, his first ATP 1000 series victory since 2012. In the meantime, expect Andy Murray to continue struggling with his form.


Women’s Singles
Champion: Serena Williams (USA)
With no grand slam victory yet for this season, Serena Williams will be all fired up to win a grand slam especially in front of her home crowd. Her victories in Stanford and Cincinnati just weeks before is the sign that she is the on form player heading into the US Open. Being the two-time defending champion, this will be a great chance for her to win her 18th grand slam title and pocket an extra $1 million if she goes on to win the title.

Wildcard: Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark)
The former No.1 has been picking up some form lately. Despite losing two straight matches against Serena Williams in Toronto and Cincinnati, she managed to take these matches to the full distance. Although she has never won a grand slam before, but she had great runs at the US Open before. She lost to Kim Clijsters in the 2009 Final, her only grand slam final appearance. Besides, she also had two semi-finals appearances at this tournament.

Others:
1. Eugenie Bouchard falters before the semi-finals
2. Simona Halep makes the semi-finals

Bouchard is the breakout star in the women’s game. But don’t expect her to make four straight semi-finals appearance in New York. She has the talent and potential to win a slam, but more work needs to be done to improve her game. Meanwhile, expect Simona Halep, perhaps the most consistent performer in the women’s tour this year to make a good run at the US Open.

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