Taylor Fritz vs Mattia Bellucci Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open

Prediction published on 9/3/26, 10:46 AM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 9/3/26 at 1:35 PM in ATP US Open Picks

Mattia Bellucci emerges as a valuable prospect to cover +5.5 games (+150) against Taylor Fritz in the second round of the 2026 US Open.

Bellucci, who won 88 percent of his first serves in his first-round win, pushed Fritz to the limit in their first meeting at Stuttgart earlier this year.

Current Form:

Taylor Fritz opened his US Open campaign in rousing form after demolishing Darwin Blanch, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, in the first round. Fritz fired 14 aces and won 91 percent of his first serves. He also broke Blanch four times off the back of 37 return points. Fritz is 17-9 on hard courts in 2026.

Mattia Bellucci outclassed world No.118 Zsombor Piros 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 in the first round. Bellucci drilled 14 aces, won 88 percent of his first serves and converted 6 breakpoints in the match. Bellucci is 15-12 on the hard court in 2026.

The Matchup: Fritz outgunned Bellucci in their first meeting at Stuttgart earlier this year, 5-7, 7-5, 7-5. Fritz is heavily favored at -970, but Bellucci can make this second-round match tougher for the American if he brings his A-game.