Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match
Mariano Navone has recorded just one hard-court victory over the past two years. Yesterday, he overcame Daniel Altmaier, but that result shouldn’t be overestimated, as the German is currently out of form. Navone lacks match practice and results on this surface, and his playing style isn’t well-suited to hard courts.
Evans endured a lengthy match against Karen Khachanov, which isn't ideal, but he will have enough time to recover. Evans is a tricky opponent, and Navone will certainly find it difficult.
I initially expected odds of 1.25 for the British player, so seeing these odds surprises me. I think Daniel Evans will face no issues and will secure a straightforward win in three sets.
Betting prediction
Daniel Evans (-2.5)
Cf
Odds
16/5
