{"id":72852,"date":"2024-08-30T16:54:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T20:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=72852"},"modified":"2024-08-30T16:54:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T20:54:22","slug":"us-open-day-6-mens-predictions-medvedev-cobolli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/08\/30\/us-open-day-6-mens-predictions-medvedev-cobolli\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open Day 6 Men’s Predictions Including Daniel Medvedev vs Flavio Cobolli"},"content":{"rendered":"

The third round concludes on Day 6 of the US Open, and we will be treated to eight matches Saturday as we see who reaches the Round of 16. What will this half of the draw bring now that Carlos Alcaraz has been shockingly bounced from the tournament<\/a>. Will the favorites stabilize the course? Or are more upsets to come? Our writers share their thoughts on all eight matches. We split the matches between two articles, with the other featuring Jannik Sinner vs Christopher O’Connell<\/a>. Predicting these matches are Damian Kust, Tope Oke, and Yesh Ginsburg. Who do you think will advance?<\/p>\n

US Open Day 6 Men’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Tommy Paul vs Gabriel Diallo<\/h4>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nThat performance over Fils was the most mature version of Diallo\u2019s game we\u2019ve seen so far. He knew exactly which points to pressure and applied himself in the best way possible. Maybe an upset is on the cards if he pulls it off again, but Paul won\u2019t be as easy for him to dominate with his return skills and athleticism.
\nPrediction: Paul in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Tope:<\/em>
\nI Would have gone with the Canadian giant Diallo to upset a jaded looking Tommy Paul in this match but the American looks like he’s back in the groove if the first set against Max Purcell in the previous round is anything to go by. He hit several magical winners around the net and a bubbling Paul on hard courts usually translates to a win.
\nPrediction: Paul in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesh:<\/em>
\nDiallo is always tough to face and he’s playing his best tennis right now, but Paul has had plenty of success against similar players in the past. I expect the American to cruise.
\nPrediction: Paul in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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Botic Van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper<\/h4>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nVan de Zandschulp beating Alcaraz in three sets was a complete shocker<\/a> and while the Spaniard delivered a surprisingly passionless performance, it was still some of the best tennis the underdog had played in a while. But now it\u2019s time for his back-to-earth moment and it won\u2019t be easy to keep it going against a quality player like Draper.
\nPrediction: Draper in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Tope:<\/em>
\nThe way the Dutchman casually swaggered to the net after his shocking upset against the third seed, Carlos Alcaraz, looks like he’s not done here yet. He should continue his fairytale against the British #1 who is hugely talented buy in my opinion makes too many unforced errors
\nPrediction: Van de Zandschulp in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesh:<\/em>
\nNothing from the past few years from Van de Zandschulp indicate that he’s capable of playing his best tennis consistently. We haven’t seen him do that in years. And yet, how can we not expect great things from him after his performance Thursday?
\nPrediction: Van de Zandschulp in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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