Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match
Ekaterina Alexandrova
Alexandrova's performance in her opening match was anything but convincing. The Russian had to suffer a lot against Viktoriya Tomova (6:7, 6:0, 7:5). That match served as further evidence that Ekaterina is currently far from her peak form. The first set lasted over an hour, and in the third, she had to fend off break points multiple times.
Iva Jovic
Iva Jovic's breakthrough was somewhat anticipated. She has already made waves at the junior level, winning two Grand Slam titles in doubles and reaching the singles quarter-finals at both the French Open and Wimbledon. In New York, Jovic is making her main tour debut and has become the youngest American female to win a main draw match at the US Open since 2000. She defeated Australian Open semi-finalist Magda Linette (6:4, 6:3).
Ekaterina Alexandrova - Iva Jovic Prediction
Jovic has won her last three matches against top-100 opponents, and her victory over Linette will certainly boost her confidence. With the support of the local crowd and considering Alexandrova's inconsistent form, the young talent could well pull off another upset. We’ll take a cautious bet on the handicap.
