Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match
Alexandre Müller
Müller secured his first main draw win at Flushing Meadows in three years, overcoming debutant Adam Walton in four sets (3:6, 7:6, 6:3, 6:4). However, expecting him to build on this success might be overly optimistic. Müller hasn't strung together back-to-back wins on hard courts since January when he reached the quarter-finals in Auckland.
Alexander Zverev
Zverev notched his 53rd win of the season, becoming the only player on tour to surpass the 50-win mark this year. While Zverev might struggle in high-stakes matches at crucial stages, he typically excels in the early rounds. This season, Zverev has triumphed in 28 out of 29 matches against players ranked outside the top 50.
Alexandre Müller - Alexander Zverev Prediction
Historically, Müller has lost all four of his second-round matches in Grand Slam tournaments, usually facing top-10 opponents. His most recent second-round defeat was to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon. Zverev's consistency and reliability make an upset here unlikely.
