US Open 2016: Top 5 favourites to win the Men's Singles title

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14:  Silver medalist Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina waves during the medal ceremony for the men's singles on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Del Potro will be looking to continue his good form at the US Open

#2 Andy Murray

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14:  Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts after defeating Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina to win the gold medal in Men's Singles on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Murray defeated Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Murray has been in terrific form this year and will be a heavy favorite to win the US Open

This year has possibly been Andy Murray’s best year so far, as he has been in the form of his life. After losing in two straight Grand Slam finals at the Australian Open and the French Open, Andy reunited with his former coach Ivan Lendl and this reunion has elevated his performance level, as he won a second Wimbledon title and a month later, became the first ever singles player to defend an Olympic gold.

Ever since winning the title four years ago, Murray’s performances at the US Open haven’t been very good at the tournaments that have followed. A quarter-final finish in 2013 and 2014 have been the best he has been able to do and last year he wasn’t even able to make it to the quarters, losing to Kevin Anderson in the fourth round.

However, this year, the World No.2 is a heavy favorite to take the title and given his consistent form, there is a good possibility he might win.

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