Alexander Zverev vs Quentin Halys Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open

Prediction published on 9/3/26, 12:55 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 9/3/26 at 12:57 PM in ATP US Open Picks

After surviving a five-set thriller in the opening round, a more focused Alexander Zverev walks into his second-round match against Quentin Halys, targeting a convincing win over the Frenchman.

Current Form:

Alexander Zverev dodged a bullet in the first round as the No.1 seed clawed back from two sets down to edge Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4. Zverev registered 12 aces and won 77 percent of his first serves while breaking Sonego five times, including a key break-point conversion in the deciding set. Zverev holds an 18-7 record on the hard court in 2026.

Quentin Halys eliminated Facundo Diaz Acosta in four sets, 6-4, 7-5, 6-7, 6-1. Halys bombarded Acosta with 18 aces and captured 82 percent of his first serves. The Frenchman is 19-11 on the hard court in 2026.

The Matchup: Zverev is 2-0 vs. Halys in their head-to-head series. The German also dispatched Halys in four sets, 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, in the third round of the 2026 Roland Garros.