AUG 31 - SEP 13
U.S. Open 2020 preview
The U.S Open will be without spectators due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic


MAJOR OPPORTUNITY: Six-time U.S. Open champion Serena Williams makes fresh bid for record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title – with her chances boosted by withdrawal of six of top eight women, including 2019 winner Bianca Andreescu (inset below)

All-time Grand Slam titles
Margaret Court 24
Serena Williams 23
Steffi Graf 22 
Helen Wills Moody 19 
Chris Evert 18 
Martina Navratilova 18

Serena Williams

   
Novak Djokovic
       
NARROWING GAP
   
Novak Djokovic, holder of 17 Grand Slam titles including 5 of last 7, aims to
capitalise on withdrawal of Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (19). Andy Murray (inset) plays first major since Australian Open 2019
 
Djokovic: Last seven majors 

Australian Open 2020: Won
bt Thiem, 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 

U.S. Open 2019: Fourth round
lost to Wawrinka, 4-6, 5-7, 1-2* 

Wimbledon 2019: Won
bt Federer, 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 

Roland Garros 2019: Semi-final
lost to Thiem

Australian Open 2019: Won 
bt Nadal, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3

U.S. Open 2018: Won 
bt del Potro, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3

Wimbledon 2018: Won 
bt Anderson, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6

*Retired injured 


Sources: ATP, WTA 
Pictures: Getty Images
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