Alexander Zverev vs Jacob Fearnley Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open

Prediction published on 8/28/25, 3:28 PM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 1/13/26 at 6:39 AM in ATP US Open Picks

Is Alexander Zverev back to his best tennis since arriving on American soil? In a mixed season where he has had more lows than highs, the German has regained some positive momentum since crossing the Atlantic. Semifinals in Toronto and Cincinnati gave the world number 3 a second wind before heading to New York. In the first round at Flushing Meadows, the number 3 seed had no trouble defeating Chile's Alejandro Tabilo. Alexander Zverev started his tournament with a three-set victory (6-2, 7-6, 6-4), putting in a performance in line with those he displayed during his preparation. On Thursday evening, Alexander Zverev's next opponent will be Jacob Fearnley.

The Brit arrived in the Big Apple with little confidence following a difficult summer. First-round exits in his last five tournaments (Wimbledon, Toronto, Cincinnati, Sumter, and Winston Salem) had left the 24-year-old tennis player with doubts. However, Jacob Fearnley put in a strong performance to start his US Open campaign, dominating Roberto Bautista. The Briton's four-set victory (7-5, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4) will have given him confidence ahead of his clash with one of the favorites for the 2025 edition.