Noah Rosenstein
Updated on: October 7, 2024 2:25 pm GMT
Titles:
- With Djokovic and Alcaraz both out, who will win the US Open men’s title?
- Novak Djokovic eliminated from U.S. Open as Alexei Popyrin blows tournament wide open – The Athletic.
- US Open 2024: How to watch the Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev tennis match tonight.
Summary:
The 2024 US Open has been turned on its head as both defending champion Novak Djokovic and top seed Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated early in the tournament. Djokovic lost to Australian Alexei Popyrin in a surprising upset, marking the first time since 2017 that he exited a Grand Slam this early. Despite suffering from form issues following knee surgery, he expressed disappointment in his game, citing poor serve performance and numerous double faults. Djokovic’s early exit leaves the tournament open for others, including Jannik Sinner, who remains a top contender after defeating Tommy Paul and is set to face Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals.
Fans eager to catch the match between Sinner and Medvedev can do so live tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN3, with streaming options available through ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, and others. The US Open runs through September 8, allowing ample opportunity for emerging players to capitalize on the absence of the tournament’s heavyweights.
After these surprises, the men’s tennis tournament has become a lot harder to predict. People are talking about who might take the chance to win the title this year. With everything changing, some less well-known players now have a great opportunity to show what they can do on one of the biggest stages in tennis.
