Alcaraz vs. Djokovic at the US Open: How each can win

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NEW YORK -- Novak Djokovic knows the world is expecting another final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday at the US Open.

And even he -- the man with the most major titles in history and someone who spent 428 weeks atop the rankings -- believes them to be the best two players in the world. He has spoken openly about how important the duo is for the sport and its future.

But despite all that, the 38-year-old Djokovic isn't quite ready to pass the baton yet.

"Everybody is probably expecting and anticipating the finals between two of them," Djokovic said following his quarterfinal victory over Taylor Fritz on Tuesday. "I'm going to try to, you know, mess up the…