The writers and editors of TENNIS.com make their predictions for this year's U.S. Open:
(For the men's and women's brackets, click here.)
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Champions and dark horses
Published Aug 23, 2012
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Women's Dark Horse
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Men's Champion
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Peter
Bodo
Senior Writer |
Serena Williams
She’ll avenge her loss in last year’s final and continue her remarkable resurgence. |
A. Pavluchenkova
She’s on the rise after having beaten former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki in Cincinnati. |
Roger Federer
He will cap what has to be his career year, degree-of-difficulty and probability-wise. |
Milos Raonic
At 21, he’s old enough to make a bigger breakthrough than we’ve seen in a while. |
Ed McGrogan
Online Editor |
Petra Kvitova
Serena can be beaten away from grass, and Kvitova is certainly nohard-court slouch. |
Nadia Petrova
Tennis’ version of ground-and-pound, but too often stuffed for a loss. |
Roger Federer
While many of his rivals are worn down, Federer looks fresh for Flushing Meadows. |
Sam Querrey
The American has returned to the Top 30 and, when on, has a Top 10 game. |
Richard Pagliaro
Senior Editor |
Serena Williams
She’s tightened up in New York before, but she is the most dangerous player in the field. |
Mona Barthel
If she is landing her first serve and making the first strike, the lethal Barthel is a threat. |
Novak Djokovic
Defending a major is demanding, but Djokovic is the world’s best hard-court defender. |
Tommy Haas
Advancing age and recurring injuries are a concern, but he’s won 18 of his last 24 matches. |
Stephen Tignor
Senior Writer |
Serena Williams
Expect Serena’s epic decimation of the field at the Olympics to carry over to the Open. |
Yaroslava Shvedova
Her athletic game and big serve were nearly enough to beat Serena at Wimbledon. |
Roger Federer
He’s won Wimbledon and Cincy, conquered Djokovic, and he won’t have to face Nadal. |
Tommy Haas
The 34-year-old has been surging toward the Top 20. He’ll be a sentimental favorite. |