{"id":62947,"date":"2024-01-15T07:01:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T12:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=62947"},"modified":"2024-01-14T23:47:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T04:47:11","slug":"australian-open-day-3-mens-predictions-ruud-ramos-vinolas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-3-mens-predictions-ruud-ramos-vinolas\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open Day 3 Men&#8217;s Predictions Including Casper Ruud vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ll be treated to 20 men&#8217;s matches on Day 3 as the Australian Open wraps up its first round. As always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on all the matches. We split the day&#8217;s 20 matches between five articles. In addition to this article, the other four feature <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-3-mens-predictions-alcaraz-gasquet\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Carlos Alcaraz vs Richard Gasquet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-3-mens-predictions-rune-nishioka\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Holger Rune vs Yoshihito Nishioka<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-3-mens-predictions-zverev-koepfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Alexander Zverev vs Dominik Koepfer<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-3-mens-predictions-dimitrov-fucsovics\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Grigor Dimitrov vs Marton Fucsovics<\/a>. Predicting these matches are Jack Edward, Jason Fernandes, and Jordan Reynolds.<\/p>\n<h2>Australian Open Day 3 Men&#8217;s Predictions<\/h2>\n<h4>Alexander Bublik vs Sumit Nagal<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jack:<\/em><br \/>\nFor all the entertainment and swagger, Alexander Bublik has generally put together enough big wins to justify his ranking on tour. He\u2019s rarely been a player that performs at the Slams, however\u2014qualifier Sumit Nagal could be warm enough to take advantage of any lapses in concentration.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Nagal in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jason:<\/em><br \/>\nThe Indian did a great job to qualify, winning all his matches in straight sets, but <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2021\/03\/03\/alexander-bublik-underrated-maverick\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Bublik is another level<\/a> to anyone he played last week. As long as Bublik doesn\u2019t implode, his serve and forehand should make easy work of his first round encounter.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Bublik in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jordan:<\/em><br \/>\nBublik made a nice start to the season in Adelaide with a semifinal, but his level can fluctuate wildly from one week to the next. It makes his matches hard to predict, but he is still a big favourite against Nagal, who has just one Grand Slam main draw win to his name. That was at the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/us-open\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">US Open<\/a> back in 2020.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Bublik in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ogvmMRbLRUBub5T_6dS3Tg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1926993142\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ogvmMRbLRUBub5T_6dS3Tg',sig:'NcnrS5jTD4JIR9KaPhD6_zK1OHWXShgKboALE-k2nUY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1926993142',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Mackenzie McDonald vs Juncheng Shang<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jack:<\/em><br \/>\nMcDonald hasn\u2019t been in great form with most of his recent wins coming against other players in similar slumps. Though McDonald scored a win against Shang in September, Shang\u2019s semifinal run in Hong Kong showed just <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2023\/03\/23\/meet-shang-juncheng-new-chinese-wonderkid\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">how far the Chinese could go<\/a> up the rankings.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Shang in 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jason:<\/em><br \/>\nThe 18-year-old has had a great start to 2024 with a semifinal showing in Hong Kong losing in three sets to Rublev. He\u2019s only going from strength to strength and despite being a wildcard here, he\u2019s very well capable of beating the American ranked exactly 100 places ahead of him.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Shang in 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jordan:<\/em><br \/>\nMcDonald does not get the same attention as some other American players on the men\u2019s and women\u2019s side. However, he has developed into one of the steadiest and most solid players out there. He has a reliable level that he usually reaches. That level is very likely to be too good for Shang.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: McDonald in 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"C85XQZfQSN56dsNjpidbTA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1697582251\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'C85XQZfQSN56dsNjpidbTA',sig:'GpYAztdBd_fy8SdwU7ALJ4YGOBqj_6p5LPSMIEzhU18=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1697582251',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Laslo Djere vs Arthur Cazaux<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jack:<\/em><br \/>\nLaslo Djere has won a single match in Melbourne throughout six appearances\u2014there\u2019s no way the conditions suit his game. Cazaux is coming off a great run in Noumea and will be keen to capitalise on a golden opportunity to get his first Grand Slam main draw win.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Cazaux in 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jason:<\/em><br \/>\nIt was only in the last Grand Slam that Djere was up two sets to love against compatriot Djokovic in New York, so his game is evident for all to see. 2024 hasn\u2019t started well with a first round loss in Hong Kong while Cazaux is coming off a Challenger win. This will be close but Djere will end up being too solid for the Frenchman.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Djere in 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jordan:<\/em><br \/>\n12 months ago I may have been more worried for Djere than I am. The Serbian has improved a lot on hard courts, and is no longer just a clay court specialist. Cazaux is still waiting for his first Grand Slam main draw victory. He is talented, but I do not think he will have enough to topple Djere.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Djere in 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"iBnQzhfOT_9EJ4UMDit6_w\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1890723783\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'iBnQzhfOT_9EJ4UMDit6_w',sig:'dIT7RZulGlhS5paSNSY1cD93jD3nb3jCS0dy987oBY8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1890723783',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Casper Ruud vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jack:<\/em><br \/>\nFor all of Ruud\u2019s hardships last year, he played indisputably well to start the year at the United Cup. The last time Ramos-Vinolas won a match on a hard court against a top 50 player was two years ago with eight losses coming in that time. 2022\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/us-open\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">US Open<\/a> finalist should be fine here.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Ruud in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jason:<\/em><br \/>\nCasper Ruud\u2019s career is in a weird place after a disappointing 2023. However, the court speed here in Melbourne is slow favouring the Dane. It\u2019s hard to see him contending with guys ranked above him these two weeks but against a clay specialist like the Spaniard there shouldn\u2019t be a problem here.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Ruud in 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jordan:<\/em><br \/>\nExpectations surrounding Ruud have quietened after he had some struggles in 2023. It is important to remember this is still a three-time Grand Slam runner-up and a man who was one win away from becoming world No. 1. Even some of his best level will be good enough against Ramos-Vinolas, who is both past his prime and most comfortable on clay.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Ruud in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ll be treated to 20 men&#8217;s matches on Day 3 as the Australian Open wraps up its first round. As always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on all the matches. We split the day&#8217;s 20 matches between five articles. 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