The US Open continues on Tuesday, with the remaining 32 men\u2019s first-round matches on Day 2. It should be an action-packed day of tennis, and\u2013as always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on every match. We split the 32 matches between eight articles. At the bottom of the article we have links to all of our Day 2 men’s US Open predictions. Predicting these matches are Damian Kust, Ateet Shrivastava, and Yesh Ginsburg. Who do you think will reach Round 2?<\/p>\n
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\nThis is Bellucci\u2019s moment. He\u2019s been unplayable in the last two weeks and were it not for a choke against Roman Safiullin in the Cary final, he\u2019d already be in the Top 100. But he was probably the strongest player in the US Open qualifying and blasted through his section in a way that tells you he\u2019s ready for this. He\u2019ll wear down the veteran eventually.
\nPrediction: Bellucci in 4<\/em><\/p>\n
\nIt can always be the last Grand Slam of Stan Wawrinka when he is playing although he hasn\u2019t said anything to suggest that. The 39-year-old has performed the best at the US Open in his career and would look to make another impactful run. Mattia Bellucci didn\u2019t lose a set in qualifying and has been in great form in the Challenger Tour. He is looking for his first Grand Slam main draw win. Wawrinka didn\u2019t play any warm-up hard court event so his form is hard to predict but I am backing him based on his experience.
\nPrediction: Wawrinka in 4<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMattia Bellucci is a rising youngster who looks like he can handle all surfaces. Still, I think the former champion has one last bit of magic left in him.
\nPrediction: Wawrinka in 4<\/em><\/p>\nJack Draper vs Zhizhen Zhang<\/h4>\n
\nDraper has played so well at the US Open the last two seasons and he\u2019s coming off a nice run in Cincinnati. Should be a threat here and looking forward into his draw, Alcaraz is someone he\u2019s got some good head-to-head results against. But first he needs to beat the ever-dangerous Zhang and it\u2019s just a small edge to the more dynamic Brit.
\nPrediction: Draper in 5<\/em><\/p>\n
\nDraper has been in the news recently but not for his tennis, which was also quite good in Cincinnati. He defeated some tough players in three sets and has good enough preparation heading into this match. Zhizhen Zhang is always a dangerous opponent and will take advantage of anything he gets from Draper. I won\u2019t be surprised if Zhang wins this but I am going with the Brit.
\nPrediction: Draper in 4<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJack Draper looks in really good form. Assuming there’s no mental scars from a controversial recent win, I think he can handle the rising Chinese star affectionately known as “triple Z.”
\nPrediction: Draper in 4<\/em><\/p>\n