Maverick talent who first rose to prominence with his victory at last season's Paris Masters (on a slick carpet surface). His game should be perfectly suited to the New York terrain and his booming serve will earn him plenty of cheap points. However, he has been struggling with a back injury in recent weeks so is no shoe-in for glory.
TEN-YEAR GRAND SLAM HISTORY
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05
04
03
02
01
00
99
98
97
Australian Open
2R
1R
2R
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-
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French Open
4R
2R
1R
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Wimbledon
4R
3R
1R
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-
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-
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US Open
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3R
4R
2R
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-
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