Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer: Early Predictions for Both at 2014 US Open

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Published: July 6, 2014

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After securing his second Wimbledon title on Sunday, Novak Djokovic departs from the All England Club with two finals appearances and another Grand Slam victory this year. As for Roger Federer, the 32-year-old was worn down on Sunday, but he has one more chance at a major tournament this season.

While Federer wasn't able to secure his potentially record-breaking eighth Wimbledon championship, it wasn't from a lack of trying. Federer clawed his way back from a 2-1 deficit after three sets and even saved match point multiple times to put pressure on Djokovic in a fifth and final set.

Though it wasn't always flawless tennis from the two players, Ben Rothenberg of The New York Times notes just how strong the two were in London:



In order for either to hoist the trophy at Arthur Ashe Stadium, they will have to get through defending champion Rafael Nadal. Though he bowed out in the fourth round at Wimbledon, Nadal did not allow that to stop him last year after losing in the first round at the All England Club.

With the Wimbledon Championships officially in the books, let's take a look at early predictions for both heading into the 2014 U.S. Open.

 

Outlook for U.S. Open

Roger Federer



If his Wimbledon play proved anything, it's that Federer might not be done just yet.

Following a down season last year where Federer reached just one semifinal in the Australian Open, the Swiss player now has more major wins in 2014 (14) than in all four Slams in 2013. One signature part of his game that has also returned is his clutch play, as Wimbledon notes:



Much like at Wimbledon, Federer comes into the U.S. Open with plenty of past success. Though he hasn't quite matched his seven titles from Wimbledon, his five victories on the hard courts of Arthur Ashe Stadium are the second most in his career.

As for the way he'...
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