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Iga Swiatek cannot be written off winning a US Open title for the first time in her career, according to Eurosport tennis expert Barbara Schett. Swiatek had an incredible first half of the season, becoming world No. 1 after Ash Barty’s retirement from the sport, and went on a 37-match winning streak that included the French Open title.
Casper Ruud admits for Novak Djokovic it is «sad that politics will get in his way» as he will miss the US Open, but he is not «crying about it» because he is focused on his own career. Speaking to Barbara Schett and Mats Wilander on Eurosport, the Norwegian explained that players think about their chances in a tournament first of all. Ad «It’s an individual sport so all the players will think about themselves firstly, so it’s not too much talk, honestly,» he said.
Carlos Alcaraz «cannot be written off» despite his indifferent form in the run-up the US Open, believes Barbara Schett. Alcaraz went out of the Canadian Open at the last-32 stage, losing to Tommy Paul and later admitting he «couldn't deal with the pressure», Ad He was then unable to progress beyond the last eight in Cincinnati, where was beaten by Britain's Cameron Norrie. ATP Cincinnati'That was unbelievable' — Norrie stuns Alcaraz to secure semi-final spot at Cincinnati Open20/08/2022 AT 08:02 Nevertheless, the 19-year-old Spaniard has still had a phenomenal year given his age and experience, winning two Masters 1000 titles in Miami and Madrid, whilst also triumphing at two other ATP tournaments in Rio and Barcelona.
Barbara Schett fears that Roger Federer may announce his retirement without fans getting the chance to watch him on a farewell tour. After the impending retirement of fellow great Serena Williams — whose last tournament is expected to be the US Open — Federer appears to be the next on most people's tennis retirement watchlist, even if the Swiss is on the comeback trail following a long-term knee problem, with his return expected to be at September's Laver Cup in London.
Andy Murray is «running out of time» to make this final stage of his career count with the US Open the final Grand Slam of the year, according to Barbara Schett. The three-time Grand Slam singles champion won the US Open back in 2012 and will be looking to rediscover some form in New York once more to lift what has been another frustrating campaign. Ad The sight of Murray hobbling off court after losing to British compatriot Cameron Norrie in Cincinnati was not a pretty one, and he has admitted that his recurrent cramping is a «big concern».
Eurosport expert Barbara Schett says that Daniil Medvedev's calm demeanour when confronting heckling fans impressed her. After a fan had called Medvedev a loser several times following his loss to Nick Kyrgios at the National Bank Open last week, the world No. 1 decided to engage with the fan.
Emma Raducanu is in a confident mood as she prepares to defend her US Open title, claiming she has “improved as a player” in the last year. The 19-year-old has struggled for consistency and form since her shock Grand Slam win in New York as a qualifier last year. Ad But she has shown glimpses of her undeniable qualities at the Cincinnati Open in the past week, beating Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, before losing to world No.
Emma Raducanu needs to develop “a signature shot” so she can make “everyone afraid”, according to Eurosport tennis expert Barbara Schett. Raducanu is preparing for the defence of her US Open, which takes place from August 29 to September 11, title after a year where she has struggled to find the form that saw her win last year’s event. Ad After impressive victories against Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka at the Cincinnati Open, she was knocked out by Jessica Pegula in the third round.