Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match.
During the American hard-court series, Andrey Rublev has clearly overcome his slump, reaching the final in Montreal and the quarterfinals in both Washington and Cincinnati. With the US Open approaching, where Andrey has consistently performed well, having reached the quarterfinals four times, the New York stage remains a challenge for him.
Andrey Rublev’s initial opponent doesn’t appear tough at first glance. Thiago Seyboth Wild is typically associated with clay courts, as are many Brazilian players. However, it's important to note that throughout this season, he hasn’t just participated in major tournaments on other surfaces for the sake of it. He made it to the second round at Wimbledon, even taking a set off Holger Rune. He has also prepared for New York well, performing commendably in Winston-Salem, where he advanced through two rounds.
Thiago Seyboth Wild's powerful serve is effective on hard courts. Andrey Rublev likely remembers their battle in Melbourne earlier this year, where he only secured victory in the fifth set tiebreak. Notably, in all three previous majors this season, the Brazilian didn’t leave the court without winning at least one set in his losing matches. We suspect New York will be no exception.
