Lloyd Harris vs Taylor Fritz Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open

Prediction published on 8/27/25, 9:38 AM  by Tyler Doty in ATP US Open Picks

The 2024 finalist did not disappoint in his US Open debut. Facing fellow American Emilio Nava, Taylor Fritz cruised through the first round with a straight-sets victory (7-5, 6-2, 6-3). It was a good start for the world number four, who arrives at Flushing Meadows with high ambitions. After a great season that saw him win two titles (Stuttgart and Eastbourne) and reach the semi-finals (Wimbledon and Toronto), the Californian has become very consistent since last year's final in New York. The next step will be a Grand Slam title, and Taylor Fritz dreams of winning it in front of his home crowd. The American has his sights set high in this tournament, and this second-round match against Lloyd Harris will be just one step along the way.

The South African comes out of qualifying and dreams of returning to the form that saw him reach the quarterfinals at the US Open in 2020. But in recent years, with injuries, Lloyd Harris has struggled to regain his standing. However, the world number 353 put in a beautiful performance in the first round of this US Open to defeat Sebastian Baez. The Argentine (ranked 39th) was no match for a calm and dominant Lloyd Harris (6-3, 7-5, 6-4). This positive momentum could give the South African a boost, but on Wednesday evening, the Cape Town native faces a mountain to climb.