US OPEN 2018| Novak Djokovic, Juan Martin del Potro set up epic final show down

summit clash of 2018 US Open witnesses two of tennis's heavyweights, vak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro who will battle under lights at Flushing Meows. vak Djokovic will be seeking his second successive Grand Slam title when after ending a two-year drought since returning from injury at Wimbledon in July. Serb also became first player to win all nine Masters titles after he won  Cincinnati Open in August. While for Juan Martin Del Potro, it's his first Grand Slam final appearance in nine years and only second of his career. Who will come out on top? 

History

This will be 19th meeting between duo, with vak enjoying a better measure of ir he-to-he record with 14 wins, while del Potro having 4 wins to his name. Interestingly, first match between two was at US Open 2007, where Djokovic got better of Argentine 6-1 6-3 6-4 in third round. y met again at US Open quarterfinals in 2012, in which Serbian ran out straight sets victor yet again, 6-2 7-6 6-4. This will be ir first Grand Slam meeting since 2013, when Djokovic ousted his opponent in a five-set thriller in semi-finals of Wimbledon. 

Ro To Final

vak Djokovic didn't get this US Open campaign off to best of starts after securing a 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-0 win over Marton Fucsovics on a typical hot and sunny day at Flushing Meows. In second round, he wasn't at his best, but he yet dispatched Tennys Sandgren 6-1 6-3 6-7 6-2, before handing Richard Gasquet a 6-2 6-3 6-3 in third round. humid conditions continued to take a toll on him, as he was me to battle past Joao Sousa 6-3 6-4 6-3 in round of 16. He was again me toil hard in a 6-3 6-4 6-4 win over John Millman in quarterfinals. But in semifinals,  Serbian didn't have to sweat one bit against Japanese, winning in comfortable fashion,  6-3 6-4 6-2.

Del Potro got his tournament off to a flyer, registering a resounding 6-0 6-3 6-4 win over Donald Young before packing his compatriot Denis Kudla 6-3 6-1 7-6 in second round. Argentine steam-rolled in third round and fourth round after thrashing Fernando Verdasco  5-7 6-7 3-6, and Borna Coric 6-4 6-3 6-1. only resistance Del Potro h to face was from John Isner in quarterfinals, before defending champion Rafael Nal retired in semi-finals to give Argentine smooth pass int finals.

Match-up

This clash has all ingredients for a classic match of tennis. match pits one of most dangerous and attacking players in form of Del Potro, against Djokovic who is considered one of best defenders of sport. Argentine's biggest strengths this tournament has been is monstrous forehand, which has been difficult to counter by most players. However, key to getting to better of Serbian would be to consistently serve well. Del Potro needs to work in this department, having won an impressive 82% points on his first serve, while falling behind with 52% on his second serve.

That number looks poised to reduce furr against Djokovic, who is considered one of greatest returners of sport. Despite a shaky start to tournament, Serb turned in an awe-inspiring performance in semi-finals against Kei Nishikori. Considering experience Djokovic brings with his ability to win big matches, he might be bookies favorite to clinch his third US Open title. On or hand, re's counting out Martin Del Potro, who will have backing of crowd, given vemous form he is in.