Several compelling second-round battles headline Thursday’s action at Wimbledon, with established contenders looking to build momentum while a handful of dangerous outsiders attempt to keep their tournaments alive. Our writers share their thoughts and predictions for four more men’s singles matches.
Wimbledon Day 4 Men’s Predictions
Taylor Fritz vs Patrick Kypson
Andreas:
All eyes have been on Fritz as he’s rebounded from an injury-filled season; the American is defending semifinal points. Kypson is coming off his first-ever Grand Slam win, and he’s notably 1-0 against Top 20 players. It won’t be enough, but with Kypson having nothing to lose, I can see him sneaking a set and making this competitive.
Prediction: Fritz in 4
Amanda:
Extremely comfortable on the grass, Taylor Fritz had a calm first-round win and is in good form. Patrick Kypson’s opening win was solid, but he doesn’t have much experience on grass and against a player of Fritz’s caliber it’s hard to see Kypson being able to truly challenge him.
Prediction: Fritz in 3
Tope:
Taylor Fritz cruised past Dusan Lajovic in straight sets, firing 14 aces and facing just one break point in a dominant Wimbledon opener, a favourable escape after Jack Draper’s late withdrawal handed him a smoother path. Next up is Patrick Kypson, who battled through a five-set-worthy grind against Mackenzie McDonald in his first tour outing since injury sidelined him in May. With his draw opening up further after Ben Shelton’s stunning exit and his serve firing on all cylinders, Fritz should have too much firepower for his compatriot.
Prediction: Fritz in 3
Ilemona:
Fritz has consistently been one of the strongest grass-court players on tour, with his serve setting up plenty of short points. Kypson has enjoyed an impressive run to reach this stage, but handling Fritz’s weight of shot over five sets is another challenge entirely.
Prediction: Fritz in 3
Lorenzo Sonego vs Gabriel Diallo
Andreas:
Diallo has started to build some momentum on the court, during what has been a challenging season filled with injuries and inconsistency. Sonego, similarly, has been poor in 2026, but he had the stronger Wimbledon win after upsetting the No. 29 seed Tomas Etcheverry in the first round. The Italian has made the second week of Wimbledon twice, and his flashy net game and serve will help him, despite Diallo’s own imposing first serve.
Prediction: Sonego in 4
Amanda:
Gabriel Diallo escaped his first-round match against an injured Benjamin Bonzi after going down two sets to love, while Lorenzo Sonego had a convincing four-set win. Sonego won the only time he and Diallo have played, but that match featured crucial tiebreaks as this one likely will too. The match will come down to whoever is better in the tight moments, and under pressure Sonego tends to be the more solid of the two.
Prediction: Sonego in 5
Tope:
Gabriel Diallo showed real fight to overturn a two-set deficit and outlast Benjamin Bonzi’s retirement, momentum he’ll need against a Lorenzo Sonego that’s fresh off surviving a near-four-hour battle in his opener. Sonego already owns the head-to-head from last year’s Auckland meeting, and his grass-court pedigree makes him a genuine threat. The Canadian simply can’t afford another slow start; this one favours whoever sets the early tone.
Prediction: Sonego in 4
Ilemona:
This matchup has the potential to feature very few breaks of serve, with both players relying heavily on their first delivery. Sonego’s greater variety and experience on grass could help him create the extra opportunities needed to separate the two.
Prediction: Sonego in 5
Alexander Bublik vs Kyrian Jacquet
Andreas:
Hitting 28 aces, Bublik was in survival mode during his Wimbledon opener, coming from behind to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis. Jacquet is a tricky qualifier at this event, as he hasn’t dropped a set in four matches. The Frenchman is yet to even face a Top 25 player on the ATP Tour, and on the big stage of Wimbledon could prove to be a challenge.
Prediction: Bublik in 4
Amanda:
Alexander Bublik survived in five sets in the first round against a tough opponent, but he should have an easier time with Kyrian Jacquet. Jacquet had a solid run through qualifying and the first round, but going from qualifying-level opponents to a top-10 player is a steep jump, especially if Bublik can bring his best level which is extremely high on grass.
Prediction: Bublik in 4
Ilemona:
Bublik seems to enjoy the freedom that grass offers, regularly mixing big serving with inventive shot-making. Jacquet has played some excellent tennis to reach this stage, but Bublik’s ability to keep opponents guessing should prove decisive.
Prediction: Bublik in 3
Jaume Munar vs Jacob Fearnley
Andreas:
Fearnley has struggled this season, far away from a steady 16-win campaign in 2025 at tour-level. Munar has traditionally struggled on grass courts, and the Spaniard’s ranking has started to slip. This could be a good opportunity for the Brit to snag an upset; he boldly pushed Novak Djokovic his home Grand Slam in 2024.
Prediction: Fearnley in 5
Amanda:
In the first round, Jaume Munar upset Francisco Cerundolo, one of the standouts from the grass warmups. Munar is playing very well, and Jacob Fearnley came through his first-round five-setter in part due to his opponent not being able to maintain his physicality. Munar will be confident after his dominant win over Cerundolo and can handle Fearnley.
Prediction: Munar in 3
Ilemona:
Fearnley has continued his impressive rise and looks increasingly comfortable on grass, where his aggressive style is rewarded. Munar has improved on faster courts, but Fearnley’s ability to step inside the baseline and feed off the home crowd gives him a slight edge.
Prediction: Fearnley in 4
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