Here’s a quick rundown of the five top contenders for the 2023 US Open men’s title
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The 21-year-old is ready for a rematch with Novak Djokovic this year
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“I love tennis more than anything. I love tennis not because of money or fame but for the game, to play in front of you guys”
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“I always want to believe in myself and I always try to do my best as I want to win the biggest tournaments in the world”
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The 31-year-old former Wimbledon and French Open champion has been provisionally suspended since October 2022
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“The confidence is still there. I am going to try my best and see how it goes.”
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“I’m happy to find my form,” says Medvedev
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Aryna Sabalenka was often her own worst enemy on serve
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The Danish teenager is ready to take the fight to the established order
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World number one Iga Swiatek leads the field in an Australian Open women’s draw shorn of some of its biggest recent stars
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That is, if he still does not get vaccinated
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The former world number one is bidding to win his 10th Australian Open title
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Experience triumphed over youth
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The Danish sensation has reached four straight finals during the indoor season
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It was the 15th career title for Daniil Medvedev and the first since becoming a father
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“If I do that again, they have every right to ban me. It’s as simple as that”
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“I think every good relationship must have its ups and downs”
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A total 26 tennis players and support staff applied for exemptions
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The former world No. 1 is currently down to 134 in the rankings
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The Women’s Tennis Association has even threatened to pull out of China