Djokovic primed to extend unbeaten 2020 streak in New York

It took the COVID-19 pandemic to put a brake on Djokovic's 18-match unbeaten run in 2020, as he won the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships before the season came to a halt in early March.If there were doubts over the 33-year-old Serb's ability to regain that momentum after the shutdown, they were quickly dispelled this week as Djokovic returned to court for the U.S. Open tune-up at the Western & Southern Open in New York.

The lengthy COVID-19 break possibly presented more challenges for the Serb than any other opponent on court.During that period, the 33-year-old organised the ill-fated Adria Tour, an exhibition tournament in the Balkan region during which he and three other players contracted COVID-19. His long-time rival Rafa Nadal, however, chose to stay at home and, with Roger Federer also missing after undergoing knee surgery, Djokovic has been left as the only representative of the 'Big Three' in New York.The magnitude of Nadal's and Federer's absence can be gauged by the fact that the triumvirate have shared the last 13 Grand Slam titles between them and the onus will solely be on the Serb to add to that number.

Djokovic has previously said he could win the most Grand Slam titles and become the longest-reigning world number one by the time he retires. Djokovic has said it will, however, be disrespectful to discount the chances of other players in the draw.

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