Jack Sock: Any US Open Success Is Positive Sign for American

Jack Sock has struggled throughout the entirety of his 2018 ATP World Tour. Now, he enters the US Open as a relatively outside contender.

American tennis star Jack Sock has not been very much of a star so far on the 2018 ATP World Tour. He has struggled to regain his fantastic form of the previous year. With the US Open upon us, Sock must be considered an outside contender for the title at best. If anything, a run into the third or fourth round would largely be considered a success for the young American.

Previously, Sock has reached the fourth round of action at Flushing Meadows.

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Up first for the young American is Guido Andreozzi of Argentina. The two square off in the round of 128 on Monday at Flushing Meadows. Sock ought to be considered the favorite in the first round matchup, but this year that can’t be a given.

He has seen several early round unexpected exits as of late. His 5-15 ATP singles match record if far from what he expected out of himself this year. But, Sock has the talent to turn it around at any tournament.

American tennis star Jack Sock is in need of a strong run at the 2018 US Open. He enters the action as the 18th seed in the men’s draw.

While Jack Sock is the current world number 18 on the ATP World Tour, he is far from his career high ranking of number eight at the end of 2017. Other Americans such as John Isner have seen more success this year on tour. And at the US Open, any deep run will likely put Sock and others face to face with the favorites in Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Stay tuned to see how the young American fares at the Grand Slam.