{"id":72637,"date":"2024-08-27T16:20:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T20:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=72637"},"modified":"2024-08-27T16:20:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T20:20:10","slug":"us-open-day-3-mens-predictions-fritz-berrettini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/08\/27\/us-open-day-3-mens-predictions-fritz-berrettini\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open Day 3 Men’s Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second round starts on Day 3 of the US Open, and we have 16 men’s matches on the schedule for Wednesday. As always, our writers here at LWOT will share their thoughts on every match. We split the 16 matches between four articles. Aside from this article, our others feature Novak Djokovic vs Laslo Djere<\/a>, Ben Shelton vs Roberto Bautista Agut<\/a>, and Casper Ruud vs Gael Monfils<\/a>. Predicting Wednesday’s matches are Ateet Shrivastava, Damian Kust, and Jim Smith. Who do you think will reach Round 3?<\/p>\n

US Open Day 3 Men’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Frances Tiafoe vs Alexander Shevchenko<\/h4>\n

Ateet:<\/em>
\nTiafoe did so well to come out of his first-round match without much trouble against an inspired Kovacevic. Tiafoe is playing some of his best tennis ever and has a genuine shot to at least make the second week here. Shevchenko played at a very high level in the first two sets against Koepfer but lost concentration in the third set. If Tiafoe remains solid he should win this.
\nPrediction: Tiafoe in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nTiafoe, from the first two sets of the match with Kovacevic, was marvelous to watch with the American being so focused on the task at hand. Things went awry not much later, but he should be able to defeat Shevchenko as he\u2019s still carrying plenty of that Cincinnati final momentum and there\u2019s not much the Kazakh can hurt him with.
\nPrediction: Tiafoe in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Jim:<\/em>
\nFrances Tiafoe still hasn\u2019t been playing his best tennis, but the signs in recent weeks have been promising. There will be tougher tests to come for the American if he wants to put together another deep run in New York<\/a>, and frankly his game doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s there at the moment. But he should still beat the Kazakh.
\nPrediction: Tiafoe in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sebastian Baez vs Tallon Griekspoor<\/h4>\n

Ateet:<\/em>
\nSebastian Baez was ever so solid in his first-round match but Tallon Griekspoor has more weapons and experience than Darderi. Greikspoor has a big serve which earns him a lot of free points. On these fast surfaces, I will always lean towards Griekspoor. It won\u2019t be easy, though.
\nPrediction: Griekspoor in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nGriekspoor is usually the stronger hard-court player, but in his present form this might be a bit closer to even. The win over Nagal in the opening round must have been vital for the Dutchman. He has the firepower advantage and if he executes his game right, he will be the one making the third round.
\nPrediction: Griekspoor in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Jim:<\/em>
\nTallon Griekspoor played very well in his opener in New York. He probably won\u2019t find it quite as straightforward against Sebastian Baez, but the Argentine does remain much more comfortable on the clay. Don\u2019t be surprised to see Griekspoor take this one.
\nPrediction: Griekspoor in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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