NEW YORK -- It's the final Grand Slam in a season of surprises, and, fittingly, there are no clear-cut favorites at the US Open.
Half of the Big Four, the 2016 men's champion and Serena Williams aren't here, leaving an opening for a potential breakthrough champion -- although the remaining old guard might have something to say about that.
Here is what our experts think:
Men's singles
Women's singles
Men's surprise pick
One player 17th or lower in the rankings who can make an impact:
Women's surprise pick
One player 17th or lower in the rankings who can make an impact: