The World No.1 Novak Djokovic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/] has booked his place in the quarterfinals of the Western and Southern Open 2020 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/western-and-southern-open-2019/]. Djokovic defeated Tennys Sandgren in straight sets dropping no service game. During the post-match conference [https://www.powersportz.tv/viral/tennis-djokovic-treating-the-restart-of-the-tennis-season-as-normal-as-it-can-possibly-be-10544], Djokovic talked about this season being unusual because of the suspension of the ATP tour amidst the coronavirus pandemic. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/9295256-3x2-940x627-2.jpg] “Well, obviously, the season is different because we had a six-month hole in the calendar. But the season has restarted as well, in the circumstances that we just have to accept they are as they are,” said Novak. After the Serbian withdrew from the doubles match last week, he seemed to be bogged down by neck pain during his second-round match against Ričardas Berankis. The 17-time grand slam champion also had to undertake a medical timeout to address the issue. Due to the neck pain, Djokovic’s service was getting hampered, but he showed considerable improvement during his match against Sandgren today. QUALITY OF TENNIS HASN’T CHANGED: DJOKOVIC Despite many top-players pulling out of the US Open 2020 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/us-open-2020/], Djokovic went to say that despite the strict restrictions the quality of tennis has remained the same. “But, in terms of the quality of tennis, in terms of the opponents that I get to face it, it is pretty much the same. So, I am treating this tournament and this restart as normal as it can possibly be” added the World No.1 after his third-round victory over Tennys Sandgren. Djokovic has an unbeaten 20-0 streak this year and has a strong chance of ending the season undefeated. In 2011, Djokovic had an incredible 41 match winning streak which was broken by Roger Federer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer] in the 2011 French Open semifinal. The Serbian continued his typical celebration style after his third-round victory at Cincinnati Masters [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/western-and-southern-open-2019/]. The reigning Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/] champion will face Jan-Lennard Struff in the quarterfinal who ousted seventh-seeded David Goffin. As the US Open 2020 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/us-open-2020/] starts next week, Djokovic might clinch a record 18th grand slam title to move closer to his arch-rivals Rafael Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/] and Roger Federer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer]. 

The World No.1 Novak Djokovic expresses his opinion about the 2020 tennis season
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The final Grand Slam of the year, United States Open Tennis Championships gets underway in the Big Apple, New York City. The US Open 2020 will be the 140th edition of the tournament.
The event will be taking place under unplayable situations as the city of New York has been one of the epic centers of coronavirus. Also, the COVID-19 cases in the US are escalating.

<h2 class="p3">Is the 2020 US Open Cancelled?</h2>
The 2020 edition of the tournament will be held under the blanket of coronavirus pandemic. The event issued no statements about canceling it. USTA has been stern with their decision to go ahead with the tournament, also New York's mayor has announced US Open will take place.
<img class="alignnone wp-image-325214 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200727133821/US-Open-4.jpg" alt="" width="1250" height="625" />
The only major change this year will be, the event will take place behind closed doors, i.e., the audience will not be allowed in the sporting arena. Also, the players have to abide by strict rules and regulations laid down by the organizing committee.

<h2 class="p3">Will the US Open be held in 2020?</h2>
Yes, it will be held as per the schedule. However, there are chances that the event might be called off at the end moment if New York's mayor announces the situations are unplayable.

<h2 class="p3">US Open 2020 defending champions </h2>
In the men’s domain World Number two <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a> is the defending champion, but he might not present at the tournament since he has committed to play Madrid Open, which starts one day after the conclusion of the US Open.
On the women’s side, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bianca-andreescu/">Bianca Andreescu</a> will be the defending champion in New York.
<img class="alignnone wp-image-211183 size-full" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/sp25-Bianca-Andreescu.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" />
Elise Mertens and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aryna-sabalenka/">Aryna Sabalenka</a> are women’s doubles defending champions. Colombians <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Farah_(tennis)">Robert Farah</a> and  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Sebasti%C3%A1n_Cabal">Juan Sebastián Caba</a>l are defending champions on the men’s doubles track.
The Brit-American pair Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jamie Murray held the US Open crown in 2019 in the mixed doubles category.

<h2 class="p3">Where would the 2020 US Open be held?</h2>
As usual, the tournament will be held at Flushing Meadows, also this year <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/western-and-southern-open-2019/">Cincinnati Open</a> will be held on the same site a week before the commencement of the US Open.
Big Apple's major tournament takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona, Park in Queens, New York, USA.

<h2 class="p3">US Open 2020 Prize Money</h2>
The total prize money for US Open is $57 million, which makes it the richest Grand Slam tennis tournament in history.  The men’s and women’s singles champion will receive a check of $3.85 million and the runners-up will collect a cheque of $1.9 million.

<h2 class="p3">US Open 2020 Schedule</h2>
The tournament is set to get underway on August 31, 2020, and the matches will be concluded on September 11, 2020. The tennis matches will begin at 11 AM (Eastern Time). Since the US Open is well-equipped with floodlights, the night session matches are also carried out.
Usually, the US Open takes place during the last week of August and the first week of September. In 2020, the event was scheduled one week later than its regular schedule due to the previously scheduled Tokyo Olympics.
<img class="alignnone wp-image-305805 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200703162432/Rafael-Nadal-hulking-up-at-US-Open.jpg" alt="" width="1250" height="625" />
Also, right after its conclusion, the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open-2019/">French Open</a> will start in two weeks' time in Paris. Consequently, the US Major will lose out on players as they considering playing in the French Major instead of the Open.

<h2 class="p3">Which channels are showing US Open?</h2>
Global - Tennis TV
United States - ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+
Australia – ESPN International
United Kingdom – Amazon Prime Video
Europe – Eurosport
Canada – RDS (French) &amp; TSN (English)
Pan-Asia region – Fox Sports
Indian Subcontinent – Star Sports Select
Southern Africa – SuperSport

US Open 2020

The final Grand Slam of the year, United States Open Tennis Championships gets underway in the Big Apple, New York City. The US Open 2020 will be the 140th edition of the tournament. The event will be taking place under unplayable situations as the city of New York has been one of the epic centers of coronavirus. Also, the COVID-19 cases in the US are escalating. Is the 2020 US Open Cancelled? The 2020 edition of the tournament will be held under the blanket of coronavirus pandemic. The event issued no statements about canceling it. USTA has been stern with their decision to go ahead with the tournament, also New York&#8217;s mayor has announced US Open will take place. The only major change this year will be, the event will take place behind closed doors, i.e., the audience will not be allowed in the sporting arena. Also, the players have to abide by strict rules and regulations laid down by the organizing committee. Will the US Open be held in 2020? Yes, it will be held as per the schedule. However, there are chances that the event might be called off at the end moment if New York&#8217;s mayor announces the situations are unplayable. US Open 2020 defending champions In the men’s domain World Number two Rafael Nadal is the defending champion, but he might not present at the tournament since he has committed to play Madrid Open, which starts one day after the conclusion of the US Open. On the women’s side, Bianca Andreescu will be the defending champion in New York. Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka are women’s doubles defending champions. Colombians Robert Farah and  Juan Sebastián Cabal are defending champions on the men’s doubles track. The Brit-American pair Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jamie Murray held the US Open crown in 2019 in the mixed doubles category. Where would the 2020 US Open be held? As usual, the tournament will be held at Flushing Meadows, also this year Cincinnati Open will be held on the same site a week before the commencement of the US Open. Big Apple&#8217;s major tournament takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona, Park in Queens, New York, USA. US Open 2020 Prize Money The total prize money for US Open is $57 million, which makes it the richest Grand Slam tennis tournament in history.  The men’s and women’s singles champion will receive a check of $3.85 million and the runners-up will collect a cheque of $1.9 million. US Open 2020 Schedule The tournament is set to get underway on August 31, 2020, and the matches will be concluded on September 11, 2020. The tennis matches will begin at 11 AM (Eastern Time). Since the US Open is well-equipped with floodlights, the night session matches are also carried out. Usually, the US Open takes place during the last week of August and the first week of September. In 2020, the event was scheduled one week later than its regular schedule due to the previously scheduled Tokyo Olympics. Also, right after its conclusion, the French Open will start in two weeks&#8217; time in Paris. Consequently, the US Major will lose out on players as they considering playing in the French Major instead of the Open. Which channels are showing US Open? Global &#8211; Tennis TV United States &#8211; ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ Australia – ESPN International United Kingdom – Amazon Prime Video Europe – Eurosport Canada – RDS (French) &amp; TSN (English) Pan-Asia region – Fox Sports Indian Subcontinent – Star Sports Select Southern Africa – SuperSport

“It’s Pretty Much the Same”: Novak Djokovic on the Opponents he is Facing

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