ATP US Open Begins: Djokovic, Sinner, Alcaraz in Action for RO128 Showdown
by Geoffrey Ejiga | by Geoffrey Ejiga
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Sebastian Baez vs Lloyd Harris
In a sea full of 128 tennis stars, it's the Sebastian Baez vs Lloyd Harris matchup that's generating a lot of excitement. The books favour Harris, but fans say this would be a much closer game given Sebastian’s quality.
In truth, Sebastian Baez has been having a poor run in recent games, recording 11 losses over his last 14 singles appearances on all surfaces. Harris, meanwhile, hasn't exactly been exceptional, but can at least boast of a better record in recent games after winning nine of his last 15 singles. And with no H2H history to go by, it's truly any man's game on Monday.
See our expert's Sebastian Baez vs Lloyd Harris prediction for insight and expectations for this game.
Zizou Bergs vs Chun Hsin Tseng
If there's one thing Zizou Bergs and Chun Hsin Tseng can agree on, it's that their recent form has been underwhelming and in desperate need of a turnaround.
For Bergs, this game presents an opportunity to pick up winning momentum after losing eight of his last nine games (five in straight sets), especially as he's the favourite entering this one. Interestingly, Tseng will be on the same trail of thoughts after also losing nine of his last ten games (six in straight sets).
Their first meeting, featuring two players desperately searching for a win, has all the markings of an epic showdown. Who will end their losing streak first? Bergs or Tseng?
Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien
When Novak Djokovic plays, the world stops and stares, and it will be the same story on Monday when he faces the rising Learner Tien.
Looking at trending tennis predictions, it's no surprise that sharp money is throwing itself behind the 38-year-old living tennis legend as he squares up with a relatively inexperienced 19-year-old prospect. It should be an easy one for Djokovic, who has now won 14 of his last 16 singles, and a straight-sets victory isn't out of the question.
However, we can't rule out Tien putting up a noble fight in this game. He's won six of his last nine games, all in straight sets. He's not exactly in fiery form, but he will be wondering what better way to kick off his career than a valiant display against the former world number 1.
Jannik Sinner vs Vit Kopriva
Jannik Sinner, world number one and 2025 US Open favorite, will grace the court on Tuesday against Czech’s Vit Kopriva.
Although the winner of this game might be clear as crystal, it should still be a widely entertaining game. Kopriva may lose, but this matchup presents the perfect opportunity to test his mettle against the upper echelon of men's tennis. Expect an explosive game from the start, with Sinner looking to close the game early.
On Kopriva’s end, we might very well see an exceptional performance, the kind that he can only play in hopes of troubling the sport's current best.
