When Novak Djokovic speaks about tennis, his words carry weight. The 24-time Grand Slam champion returned to the spotlight this week with his thoughts on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the two brightest stars on the ATP Tour today.

We're one day away from the US Open main draw getting underway and all of the top players have arrived at Flushing Meadows to conduct their media obligations. Yesterday we heard from Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and a host of other icons.

Sabalenka is currently +285 to repeat as champion, second only to Iga Swiatek at +240. Sinner, meanwhile is favored to repeat at +110, slightly ahead of rival Carlos Alcaraz at +175. With some of those odds in mind, let's take a look at some of the best betting options to consider in both the men's and women's tournaments this year in New York.

Patrick McEnroe thinks Novak Djokovic will "need some help" to make it all the way at the US Open, and also warns that the "the time is running out" for the 38-year-old to add another Grand Slam glory to his collection before he calls it a career.

They'll still play the full U.S. Open starting Sunday in New York, but it might save some time to skip ahead to the men's final on Sept. 7.

As he gears up for the US Open, Novak Djokovic recently reflected on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s rivalry and dominance.

Big names fell early and unexpected teams broke through to steal the spotlight on Day 1 of U.S. Open mixed doubles play, headlining an electric opener packed with upsets and standout performances.