US Open Tennis 2014: Draw Results, Top Seeds and Players to Watch in New York

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Published: August 21, 2014

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The 2014 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center features the usual suspects in pursuit of a title at the season's final Grand Slam.

A tournament that dates back to 1881, the 134th edition features a bevy of superstars who are at key points in their career, as the landscape of the sport overall continues to evolve toward better parity than ever before.

The top seeds are predictable, yes, but this season has mostly been anything but kind to players who hold such ranks. On such a grand stage, anything is possible on the hard court as things unfold into early September.

Let's take a look at the draw, top seeds and a few names who come equipped with interesting storylines.

 

Top Seeds

Men



 

Women



 

*Full bracket for men's draw can be found here and women's draw here, courtesy of USOpen.org.

 

Players to Watch

Novak Djokovic



It has been quite the ride for Novak Djokovic as of late. His ability to re-obtain the No. 1 ranking after a Wimbledon triumph has been offset with a loss at the Rogers Cup and—more importantly—a loss to No. 16 seed Tommy Robredo in the third round of the Western & Southern Open.

Things might just continue on that downward trajectory after the draw for the festivities in New York, too. 

Djokovic is the rightful No. 1 thanks to his 39-6 record to this point, although it helps that Rafael Nadal will not be at the tournament due to injury.

But the path is anything but easy. A date with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga—the man who took down Djokovic at the Rogers Cup—is a possibility in the quarterfinals, as is a match against Andy Murray, who won it all in 2012.

That path is difficult, but Djokovic has made an appearance in the final at this t...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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