Djokovic eyes 25th Grand Slam as US Open field reshapes

Novak Djokovic, now 39, is competing at the 2026 US Open with the goal of securing his 25th Grand Slam, a feat that has eluded him since his 2023 victory. Despite consistently reaching semi-finals or better in eight of the past 11 majors, he has fallen short in finals at Wimbledon 2024 and the Australian Open 2026. The emergence of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have claimed ten of the last eleven titles, has limited his chances, though Sinner’s withdrawal with a knee injury and Alcaraz’s recent wrist injury create a more favorable draw.

Djokovic may face Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals and could meet Alcaraz in the later rounds, while Alexander Zverev remains in the opposite half. Age and recent injuries have added challenges, but his experience at Flushing Meadows gives him a unique advantage. The tournament represents perhaps his final realistic opportunity to break the all-time record.