US Open Day 1 Tennis Predictions and best bets

US Open Day 1 Tennis Predictions

The long awaited fourth grand slam of the year is here with us with some exciting tennis awating. The main headline will be the return of Novak Djokovic after missing it for the last years due to the US not allowing him into the country for Covid protocol reasons. Continue reading to to find out our US Open Day 1 Tennis Predictions.

Where will all the eyes be?

This year there is no doubt on who we expect to contest the final but also the majority will want this match which is Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz. With Roger Federer retiring and Rafa Nadal out of action a newly formed rivalry has been formed between these two and the few matches so far have been epic. Carlos Alcaraz won the final in Wimbledon which was one of the most exciting matches in a while and these two phenoms managed to surpass that level in the more recent final of the masters 1000 event in Cincinnati which saw Novak Djokovic battle back and edge that match. The other Masters 1000s event in the run up to the US Open saw Jannik Sinner win his maiden 1000s event and he will be another contendor for this year’s event!

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US Open Day 1 Predictions

Dominic Thiem’s preparation for the US Open hit a roadblock due to illness, forcing him to withdraw from ATP Winston-Salem recently. With no hard court matches since March, his readiness is in question. This year, he’s had just two matches on US hard courts, both losses – to Adrian Mannarino and Lorenzo Sonego. Struggling with fitness after his injury return, Thiem’s consistency has suffered. Despite a runner-up finish in Kitzbuhel, ongoing fitness woes hinder progress.

Thiem’s 2020 US Open win marked a turning point, but he hasn’t replicated that success. Meanwhile, Alexander Bublik, after triumph in Halle, struggled leading to the US Open with losses to Monfils and Hurkacz post-Wimbledon. Notably, Bublik’s Grand Slam losses this year all went the distance, including bagels in two matches. Their head-to-head favors Thiem, but both face uncertainties. Bublik’s recent form gives him an edge, though his unpredictability levels the playing field. In a matchup riddled with uncertainties, it’s anyone’s game.

Prediction: Thiem to beat Bublik @2.40 (US Open Day 1 Tennis Predictions)

Juan Manuel Cerundolo surprised with wins in Winston-Salem, upsetting Safiullin and Hanfmann for a quarterfinal debut on hard courts. Despite this, his overall hard court record is 8-14. His momentum could impact the US Open, his first appearance, after defeats at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Ilya Ivashka had a tough North American swing, winning just 2 of 6 matches. He narrowly won matches against Zhukayev and Gojo, indicative of his lackluster year due to fitness issues. His 2023 record stands at 12-22. After a subdued 2022, Ivashka rallied with a US semifinal and round of 16 appearance.

Head-to-head: 0-0. Cerundolo’s Winston-Salem feat against Ivashka’s struggles makes performance key. Ivashka’s superiority in these conditions gives him the edge despite Cerundolo’s recent success.

Prediction: JM Cerundolo +4.5 games vs Korda @1.90 (US Open Day 1 Tennis Predictions)

Sebastian Korda rekindles form before the crucial US Open home campaign, reaching Winston-Salem semis after defeating Fucsovics and Gasquet. His withdrawal against Lehecka curtailed progress. 2023 saw challenges due to injuries, yet he prepped well for three Slams, despite a shocking Wimbledon exit against Vesely.

Fit, Korda’s the US’ bright prospect. Oddly, he struggled at home but shone abroad. Only one prior US semi and no lower-level titles, with a 1-3 US Open main draw record.

Fucsovics navigated Slam openings well in 2023, losing to top players: Sinner, Djokovic, Medvedev. US Open’s a challenge, no past third round, often exiting in Round 1.

Head-to-head: Korda leads 1-0 (Winston-Salem 2023). Korda’s fitness issues favor Fucsovics in a best-of-five contest. Stamina will decide the winner.

Prediction: Fucsovics +3.5 games v Korda @1.9 (US Open Day 1 Tennis Predictions)

Alexei Popyrin aims to make up for lost time, achieving remarkable success in 2023 after a tough 2022. With an ATP title and Cincinnati quarterfinal, he enters the US Open with form. At this venue, he’s shown promise, aiming to maintain a flawless first-round record against Dominic Stricker.

Stricker, benefiting from a kind draw, overcame last year’s qualifying disappointments. He conquered US Open qualifiers and defeated Popyrin at Wimbledon. However, the shift in conditions and surface makes him the underdog against Popyrin. His physicality and previous retirements pose added challenges.

Head-to-head: Stricker leads 1-0 (Wimbledon). Conditions shift favors Popyrin, with Stricker’s limitations making him the underdog.

Prediction: Popyrin 3-0 v Stricker @ 4.00 (US Open Day 1 Tennis Predictions)

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