2024 US Open betting preview: Will Djokovic win historic 25th Grand Slam? - ESPN

The 2024 US Open is upon us, and the men's draw is as intriguing as ever. With top players vying for the final Grand Slam of the year, let's dive into each quarter, potential milestones and predictions for the tournament.

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Jannik Sinner (-160) leads this quarter as the top seed. Sinner has been in excellent form, boasting a 48-5 record this year, including a victory at the Australian Open and appearances in at least the quarterfinals at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon. His path to a title includes potential challenges from players like Daniil Medvedev (+300) and Tommy Paul (+1000), both of whom can be formidable on hard courts. Sinner's sheer power makes him a favorite.

However, his health in a best-of-five format is questionable. At Wimbledon, Sinner struggled with dizziness and a lack of energy, requiring a medical timeout during his quarterfinal match against Medvedev. He has also been dealing with a recurring hip injury that flared up during the Cincinnati Open, causing him visible discomfort during matches. Although he went on to win that tournament, there were questions about whether Sinner would even play in the final.

Carlos Alcaraz (-280) is the key player in this quarter. The young Spaniard has already claimed two Grand Slam titles this year, winning at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and is eyeing a third in New York, where he claimed his first Grand Slam title in 2022. Alcaraz's aggressive style and excellent court coverage are among his many strengths. He has arguably the toughest draw, with potential matchups against Alex De Minaur (+1000) and Sebastian Korda (+1200) and had a recent setback at the Cincinnati Open, where he lost his opening match. However, Alcaraz remains the