Evaluating the top two performers in the ATP circuit at the moment, both Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have given some quality tennis for fans to relish. Once again, as the two players gear up for their respective semi-finals, former coach of Roger Federer, Paul Annacone evaluates the results of their plausible final match at the US Open. Both the players have tested each other’s limits time and again and have bested each other on the court.

Evaluating their last three encounters, Paul Annacone looked at what affects the victory of one player over the other. He also dwelled on what can assure either of their victories in the plausible US Open final.

Former coach Roger Federer weighs the victor of a plausible final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic 

Both the players have proved to be tough challenges for each other on the court. Going back to their last three encounters, the two have pushed each other to bring out their best tennis.

Both the players gear up for their respective semi-finals. Eventually, this increases the possibility of them facing each other again at the finals of the US Open. Hence, the former coach of Roger Federer has given his verdict on who is going to be the victor.

He stated on Tennis Channel, “For me, it’s about who gets into that last match in the best physical and mental shape.” Looking back upon their previous encounters starting from the French Open, Annacone brought notice to the problem.

He stated, “When you see what these guys have done in so many of their matches, this was a problem. 2023, two sets in, and Alcaraz started to cramp in Paris and that was a sign that it was maybe about nerves.” However, then again at Wimbledon, the absence of any physical issue gave Alcaraz a boost.

He stated, “What happens when we get to the grass courts of the All England Club? Not hot, not humid, not muggy but that man handled the pressure unbelievably well.”

Taking the scenario back to their most recent face-off at Cincinnati, he stated, “Here in Cincinnati, how do you play three sets that long?!”

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So, for Annacone, whosoever amongst the two is going to stay physically fit is going to get the title. However, the prevailing issue at Arthur Ashe Stadium might prove to be a challenge for both players.

Players continue to struggle with the wrath of Arthur Ashe Stadium 

Though the intention was pure, the results that have come into the limelight are troublesome. As was visible during the quarter-finals between Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.

Both the players lost their cool on the court complaining about the hot and humid condition of the stadium. The $150 million roof has proved too much for players who find it difficult to deal with the heat. Medvedev even had to see a doctor on the court twice during his match.

If such a situation prevails during the US Open final between Alcaraz and Djokovic, who do you think will persevere? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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