Novak Djokovic enters the US Open without having played since his Wimbledon semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner. Concern mounts over his preparation as he faces potential back-to-back matches against top players like Alcaraz or Sinner. Connors noted Djokovic's previous performance was below his usual standard. The Serbian star aims for a record-extending 25th major and can tie with Connors, Sampras, and Federer for the most US Open titles in the Open Era. Djokovic and Danilovic received a wildcard for mixed doubles, further diversifying his competition schedule.
"I know that he got to the semis of Wimbledon, but his semi-final performance wasn't up to his standard. So now he's going to go into the US Open with no matches."
"Now he's not in the seeding department where... he's gonna have to win three tough matches in a row now: a quarter, and then a semi and a final."
"Alcaraz or Sinner back-to-back, one or the other. That's a tough task, especially three out-of-five sets, especially if it's hot in New York."
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