U.S. Open 2015: Men’s preview Rank

1
Novak Djokovic (SRB)
Age: 28
Aiming for third Grand Slam title of the year, having been denied in Paris by Wawrinka. Five-time finalist at Flushing Meadows, with sole victory coming in 2011

2
Roger Federer (SUI)
Age: 34
At age 34, five-time U.S. Open champion is back to his best. Lost to Djokovic in Wimbledon final but beat him in most recent outing to win record seventh title at Cincinnati Masters

3
Andy Murray (GBR)
Age: 28
Four titles this year, including Masters in Madrid and Montreal. Bested only by Djokovic and Federer in Slams, reaching final in Australia and semis at Roland Garros and Wimbledon

4
Kei Nishikori (JPN)
Age: 25
Made history in 2014 as first Japanese player to enter top 10 and first Asian male to reach Grand Slam final at U.S. Open, beating Djokovic in semis before losing to Marin Cilic

PLAYER RECORD
2015 win-loss
2015 titles
Career titles
Grand Slams
Djokovic
56-5
6
54
9
Federer
45-7
5
87
17
Murray
56-9
4
35
2
Nishikori
46-10
3
10
0

Source: ATP
Pictures: Getty Images
Data correct as of Aug 26