Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match.
Jannik Sinner
Let's start with some statistics: the world No. 1 has reached at least the quarter-finals in all six hardcourt tournaments this season. He won his first Slam in Australia and just secured his third Masters title in Cincinnati right before the US Open. Sinner's overall record on hard courts boasts an impressive 28 wins and just 2 losses.
Adding an extra layer of drama and tension to this match is Paul’s reaction to Sinner's doping scandal. The American mocked his opponent on social media, posting a picture of a physiotherapist in gloves—Sinner claimed the banned substance entered his body during a massage. Given that Sinner was upset by the players' reactions, this may serve as additional motivation for him on the court.
Tommy Paul
Tommy Paul expended far more effort than expected in his last match against Gabriel Diallo (6:7, 6:3, 6:1, 7:6). The American dropped the first set, faced 15 break points in total, and came back from 0-3 in the fourth set. The former No. 1 American tennis player has never reached the quarter-finals of the US Open. Moreover, for seven consecutive years (2015 to 2022), he concluded his campaigns during the first week of the tournament.
Jannik Sinner - Tommy Paul Prediction
Tommy Paul has faced top-5 players in Grand Slam tournaments four times and has always lost. In their last head-to-head encounter in Toronto, he lost to Sinner in straight sets (6:4, 6:4). We bet that the motivated Italian will close this match in three sets.
