America has multiple hopes this year to bring in the US Open title home from the men’s category. It includes Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe, and Taylor Fritz. However, one can not ignore the looming challenges Carlos Alcaraz Garfia and Novak Djokovic who are focused on clinching that title. Current world no, 14 Tommy Paul knows what it will take to take down the 20-year-old tennis sensation on the court.

Taking him down at the Canadian Open to reserve a seat for himself at the semi-finals, Paul has picked up on Alcaraz’s strengths. And now as he steps into the US Open swing, he sheds light on how to tackle Alcaraz as a worthy opponent.

America’s hope Tommy Paul singles out Novak Djokovic as the sole challenge to Carlos Alcaraz 

The 20-year-old tennis sensation has dumbfounded the biggest active tennis star on the court right now. Moreover, taking down a player like Novak Djokovic speaks volumes about Alcaraz’s astounding gameplay and resilience.

However, that does not mean that other competitors cannot compete equally with him. Taking Alcaraz down at the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open, the world no. 14 Tommy Paul knows a thing or two about Alcaraz’s prowess.

In an interview with the New York Times, he broke down his gameplay. Moreover, he stated, “There’s pretty much never going to be a chance to go from defense to offense in the middle of a point against him.”

However, he made sure to bring in the name of the only player who could do so. He added, “Unless you are a ridiculous athlete like Novak.” Someone who proved to be a challenge to him, Paul knows what it takes to take down Alcaraz. He stated, “Everyone now only has one choice.”

With a one-liner, he summed up that chance. Paul concluded, “You got to get forward and go on offense before he does because once he is on offense, you’re probably toast.”

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Alcaraz is not going to take it easy with his run as he chases the record of defending a US Open title after Roger Federer did it in 2008.

Alcaraz on his tactic to defend his title and chase the record of Roger Federer

Since 2008, no male tennis player has been able to defend his title at the US Open. The last person to do so was Roger Federer. As Alcaraz gears up for his US Open swing this year, he has rather taken a unique approach.

In an interview, he stated he would not think about defending his title. Moreover, he is going to focus on match after match and give his best performance.

Do you think with the looming challenges like Novak Djokovic and Tommy Paul, Alcaraz can defend his title? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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