{"id":72645,"date":"2024-08-27T16:20:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T20:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=72645"},"modified":"2024-08-27T16:20:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T20:20:54","slug":"us-open-day-3-mens-predictions-djokovic-djere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/08\/27\/us-open-day-3-mens-predictions-djokovic-djere\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open Day 3 Men’s Predictions Including Novak Djokovic vs Laslo Djere"},"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 Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini<\/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

Mitchell Krueger vs Jiri Lehecka<\/h4>\n

Ateet:<\/em>
\nLehecka recovered brilliantly after losing the first set against Marton Fucsovics. It was his first win at the US Open<\/a> and he has a great shot to win at least one more. Mitchell Krueger has had a good run from qualifying so far but Lehecka\u2019s level is well above anyone he has faced.
\nPrediction: Lehecka in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nLehecka was briefly in trouble against Fucsovics, but started turning the match around before the back injury of the Hungarian became apparent. His draw is very nice and he could think about going on a run here, even this early after an injury. Krueger is almost ready to call this the best season of his career, but it\u2019s not the same playing quality.
\nPrediction: Lehecka in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Jim:<\/em>
\nJiri Lehecka arguably hasn\u2019t yet delivered the statement result that his talent promises, but he is only 22 and has already carved out a pretty solid career. Reaching the third round at the US Open won\u2019t move the dial much in the grand scheme, but it would be a good result. Expect him to post it.
\nPrediction: Lehecka in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

[tgdcta items=”1″ id=”170472″]<\/p>\n

Francisco Cerundolo vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry<\/h4>\n

Ateet:<\/em>
\nThis promises to be a great clash between two top Argentinians. Etcheverry played a brilliant match in the first round to beat the big-serving Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets. Cerundolo also put on a much-improved performance than his last two matches. This can be anybody\u2019s match but Etcheverry has a better serve which gives him the edge.
\nPrediction: Etcheverry in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nWhat a clay-court battle on the US Open hard courts here and they\u2019ve already played seven times on the professional tour, but always on the surface they\u2019re the most familiar with. Both can play at a solid level on hard by now though and maybe it\u2019s the more consistent Etcheverry that can overcome the erratic Cerundolo.
\nPrediction: Etcheverry in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Jim:<\/em>
\nThis could probably go either way. But Francisco Cerundolo has more pedigree on the biggest stages and is the seeded man for a reason. So whilst it wouldn\u2019t count as a shock if his countryman got the better of him, a Cerundolo win still looks like the likelier outcome.
\nPrediction: Cerundolo in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>