Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match.
Jannik Sinner
The situation with the positive doping test is unlikely to affect Sinner's concentration or performance. Yes, there’s a lot of chatter in the tennis world, but the Italian has avoided a lengthy and severe punishment, so he needs to get out on the court and show his best. Just last week, Sinner claimed another title in Cincinnati, and his overall record on hard courts this season stands at 25-2.
Mackenzie McDonald
This season, McDonald has spent more time recovering from injuries than playing. As a result, even on his preferred hard courts, the American has only managed four wins against seven losses. Moreover, in his latest outing in Winston-Salem, McDonald withdrew due to knee injury. It’s possible that he will compete in New York while still carrying this injury.
Jannik Sinner - Mackenzie McDonald Prediction
Sinner has beaten McDonald three times in a row on different surfaces, even when the American was in the top 50 of the ATP rankings. Now, with the dynamics having shifted significantly, the Italian is even more likely to dictate the flow of the match.
