Wimbledon and Olympic champion Serena Williams(USA)

Just when fans begin to digest a seventh Wimbledon title for the elusive Roger Federer, followed by  the heroics of Andy Murray at the Olympic Games, the final Grand Slam of the year is about to unfold.

All eyes will soon cross the Atlantic to New York’s Flushing Meadows which has seen both Roger Federer and Serena Williams emulate their Wimbledon success at the first time of asking more than once in the last decade.

This would suggest that, having both triumphed at the All England Club earlier this year, they would be firm favorites to dominate in the states.

In must be noted however, that the six Grand Slam titles this year have been won by six different players, with the likes of top seed Victoria Azarenka and former world number one Novak Djokovic hungry for major success after falling short at both Wimbledon and the Olympics.

Like many times before, some are tipping Brit Andy Murray to steal the show, yet the Scot’s first Grand Slam title still alludes him at the age of 25.

Murray did show the tennis world that he does have what it takes to beat the best under pressure, as he powered his way to Olympic glory on home soil at the hands of Federer and Djokovic.

Rafael Nadal will again miss out on the action. His knee injury will only boost Murray’s chances of reaching the final weekend.

Serena has been tipped by many as the greatest female singles player that ever lived, yet she will feel she has a few more Grand Slam titles to win in order to be considered anything of the sort.

The main draw commences on Monday.