It's been a great season so far for the big-serving Russian, who recently cracked the world's top 10 for the first time. Arguably it all began here 12 months ago with a surprise run to the semi-finals, one that included victory over Rafael Nadal. Things haven't gone quite so well since the summer hardcourt campaign began but a return to Flushing Meadows should inspire him. If he can find the groove again, Youzhny will be a dangerous outsider.
TEN-YEAR GRAND SLAM HISTORY
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Australian Open
3R
1R
2R
1R
4R
3R
3R
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-
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French Open
4R
2R
2R
3R
2R
1R
1R
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Wimbledon
4R
3R
4R
1R
2R
4R
4R
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US Open
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SF
3R
3R
1R
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3R
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