US Open 2023: The biggest talking points

The sport that never sleeps

Andy Murray branded late-night tennis a “farce” after his second-round match against Thanasi Kokkinakis at this year’s Australian Open did not begin until after 10pm and finished at 4.05am.

Some players also complained about the late finishes at the French Open, while at Flushing Meadows last year Alcaraz completed a five-set win over Jannik Sinner at 2.50am, the latest ever finish at the event. Yet the USTA is sticking with a start time of 7pm for its night sessions despite calls to commence earlier.

The American dream?

The United States have two male players in the top 10 for the first time since 2012, when Mardy Fish and John Isner were ranked nine and 10. Frances Tiafoe’s elevation into 10th placed him two spots behind Taylor Fritz.

New York might not get its first home men’s singles champion since Andy Roddick in 2003, with both players priced at 66/1 in the men’s US Open 2023 tennis odds, but a decent run for either will get the pulses racing on Arthur Ashe.

British hopes not so high

Murray was forced to withdraw from Cincinnati with an abdominal strain, Cameron Norrie has lost four consecutive matches since Wimbledon, Dan Evans – a Washington title aside – has endured a torrid run of defeats and Jack Draper has been injured all summer.

Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage complete a British contingent which is not exactly brimming with optimism, with Murray the shortest price in the US Open 2023 tennis odds at 125/1.

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