Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match
Peyton Stearns
Although the US Open is a home tournament for Stearns, her best run came only once, last season. It’s worth noting that she didn’t face a top-50 opponent until the round of 16. This season, Stearns has a losing record on hard courts (10-12) and has been ousted ten times in either the first or second round.
Daria Kasatkina
After lacklustre performances in Toronto and Washington, Kasatkina's victory over Jaqueline Cristian (6-2, 6-4) is certainly promising. Daria played defensively and made far fewer unforced errors (17 to 31), winning 75% of points on her second serve return.
Peyton Stearns - Daria Kasatkina Prediction
Stearns has won only 4 out of 14 matches against top-20 WTA players. Half of those wins came recently at the Toronto tournament, where Madison Keys and Victoria Azarenka retired due to injuries. It won’t be easy, but Kasatkina should advance.
