Experience meets opportunity in another quartet of second-round clashes at Wimbledon. Several proven grass-court performers are back in action, but each faces an opponent capable of making life difficult. Our writers offer their predictions for Thursday’s men’s singles matches.
Wimbledon Day 4 Men’s Predictions
Alex de Minaur vs Adrian Mannarino
Andreas:
De Minaur knows how to win in this matchup, commanding the head-to-head here. Mannarino’s awkward game has always translated well to grass, but the Aussie should have too much power and confidence.
Prediction: De Minaur in 3
Amanda:
Alex de Minaur is 5-1 against Adrian Mannarino, including a dominant win on grass just a few weeks ago. De Minaur has figured out this matchup, as Mannarino can’t disrupt his rhythm the way he tends to do to other players. This should be a straightforward win for de Minaur.
Prediction: de Minaur in 3
Tope:
Alez De Minaur’s 5-1 head-to-head edge and that recent Libema straight-sets win gives him every reason for confidence in this one, but Adrian Mannarino’s flat, low-skidding grass game has troubled bigger names before and won’t make this easy. Expect the Frenchman to nick a set with his craft off the ground, yet De Minaur’s superior movement and firepower should be enough to get through.
Prediction: De Minaur in 4
Ilemona:
Mannarino’s flat strokes and ability to keep the ball low have always made him a dangerous grass-court opponent. De Minaur has become much more effective on the surface in recent seasons, and his speed and improved attacking instincts should allow him to gradually wear Mannarino down.
Prediction: de Minaur in 5
Karen Khachanov vs Yannick Hanfmann
Andreas:
Hanfmann clinched his first-ever Wimbledon win on Tuesday, taking out the big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Karen Khachanov has to defend quarterfinalist points from 2025, and he’s been vulnerable to some upsets in Grand Slams since then. Both players are powerful ballstrikers, and I could see this going either way, with Hanfmann having nothing to lose.
Prediction: Khachanov in 5
Amanda:
Yannick Hanfmann showcased strong return quality in a four-set win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round but now has to take on a more complete player in the form of Karen Khachanov. Hanfmann has what it takes to challenge Khachanov in this match, but Khachanov’s best-of-five experience and stamina will likely win out in the end.
Prediction: Khachanov in 5
Tope:
Karen Khachanov survived four sets against Billy Harris, and his shaky grass-court suggests he’s still searching for rhythm on this surface. Yannick Hanfmann, though, showed real grit in clawing back from a set and a break down against a dangerous server, and that kind of resilience travels well into big matches. Expect a tight, momentum-driven battle, but Khachanov’s superior firepower should ultimately see him through.
Prediction: Khachanov in 4
Ilemona:
Khachanov’s powerful first serve and heavy groundstrokes have consistently produced solid results at Wimbledon. Hanfmann can strike through the court when he’s confident, but Khachanov’s greater consistency in the biggest matches should help him stay in control.
Prediction: Khachanov in 4
Zachary Svajda vs Kamil Majchrzak
Andreas:
Svadja lost just seven games in his Wimbledon opener, and his steady baseline game can force opponents into lots of unforced errors. Grass is statistically Majchrzak’s best surface, as both players are ultimately at their best right now. Giving the slight edge to Svadja, who has been a bit better at Grand Slam tournaments overall in 2026. This should come down to whoever is the mentally stronger player.
Prediction: Svadja in 5
Amanda:
Both Zachary Svajda and Kamil Majchrzak are playing their best tennis heading into this match. They had equally dominant first-round wins, but Majchrzak had a much tougher test and has a stronger history on grass, giving him the advantage over the slightly less-experienced Svajda.
Prediction: Majchrzak in 4
Ilemona:
Svajda continues to make steady progress on faster surfaces, using his timing and movement to compete with bigger hitters. Majchrzak has plenty of grass-court experience, but Svajda’s recent confidence and ability to redirect pace could prove enough over five sets.
Prediction: Svajda in 5
Marcos Giron vs Quentin Halys
Andreas:
Halys upset No. 32 seed Matteo Arnaldi in his first round match, as he’s made the third round of this tournament twice. The Frenchman has a big serve, and he’ll be looking for revenge after Giron won the pair’s only meeting in a brutal 2020 French Open five-setter. Giron is a steady baseline player, and his aggression is not to be overlooked on these grass courts.
Prediction: Halys in 5
Amanda:
Marcos Giron and Quentin Halys have similar past results at Wimbledon, never making it past the first few rounds, and this is a good opportunity for both for a solid run to the third round. Halys notched an upset over Matteo Arnaldi in the first round, but Arnaldi isn’t the best grass-courter and Giron had a much better lead-up to Wimbledon than Halys and arguably had a higher-quality opening win.
Prediction: Giron in 4
Ilemona:
This should be another tightly contested battle between two players who enjoy quicker conditions. Halys possesses the bigger serve, but Giron’s consistency from the baseline and ability to extend rallies could gradually force more errors and swing the match his way.
Prediction: Giron in 5
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