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It will take a brave man to bet against Novak Djokovic to go all the way in the men's singles event at this year's US Open. The Serb has won the Australian Open as well as the Wimbledon crown in 2011 and will be the overwhelming favourite when the tournament gets underway. (Getty Images)
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Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will be one of the dark horses to win the ladies singles event even though she is not ranked in the top five with a week to go for the final slam of the year. (Getty Images)
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Spaniard Rafael Nadal might have lost his world number ranking to Djokovic, but if fully fit will be a real handful for his opponents as he attempts to defend his men's singles title. (Getty Images)
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With 13 grand slam singles to her name, Serena Williams will undoubtedly be one of the favourites even though her ranking has fallen outside the top 20. (Getty Images)
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A winner of 16 majors and arguably the greatest player to have stepped on a tennis court, Swiss ace Roger Federer cannot be ruled out as a contendor for the title. (Getty Images)
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World number one Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark will be desperate to win her maiden grand slam tournament at the 2011 US Open. (Getty Images)
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Britain's Andy Murray will once again start the competition as one of the front runners for the men's singles crown. (Getty Images)
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Russia's Maria Sharapova who has been in red hot form recently will be looking to win her second US Open and fourth grand slam title. (Getty Images)
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The 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will have a point or two to prove and will be a dangerous proposition for the top guns in the draw. (Getty Images)
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China's Li Na who made history by winning this year's French Open title, will be looking for another inspirational performance at Flushing Meadows this year. (Getty Images)
