"What happens when we get to the grass courts of the All England Club? Not hot, not humid, not muggy but that man handled the pressure unbelievably well. Here in Cincinnati, how do you play three sets that long?!"

While Medvedev and Shelton will show robust check for Alcaraz and Djokovic respectively, the highest two seeds are clearly trying ahead to a different chapter of their rivalry. Alcaraz mentioned: "It would be great to play a final against Novak here in New York, but we, well, both of us have really tough semifinal, so let's see. But obviously both of us are looking for that potential final."

Djokovic has additionally spoken of his need to face off in opposition to the No 1 seed in one other Grand Slam closing. And the pair might get their want in the event that they each win their scheduled matches right this moment.