{"id":72931,"date":"2024-09-01T18:32:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T22:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=72931"},"modified":"2024-09-01T18:32:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T22:32:29","slug":"us-open-day-8-mens-predictions-sinner-paul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/09\/01\/us-open-day-8-mens-predictions-sinner-paul\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open Day 8 Men’s Predictions Including Jannik Sinner vs Tommy Paul"},"content":{"rendered":"

We complete the fourth round on Day 8 of the US Open, and four more men will book quarterfinal spots by the end of the day Monday. Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev are on course for a semifinal showdown with Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament<\/a>. But this tournament has had so many upsets; are more in store for us? Our writers share their thoughts on all four of Monday’s matches. Predicting these matches are Jordan Reynolds, Ilemona Onekutu, and Ateet Shrivastava. Who do you think will advance?<\/p>\n

US Open Day 8 Men’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Daniil Medvedev vs Nuno Borges<\/h4>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nBorges is enjoying a career best season. But it is true that Medvedev will be very happy with this draw. There is nothing in Borges\u2019 game to hurt the 2021 champion. He has looked even more locked in since Alcaraz and Djokovic went out, and I expect him to progress comfortably.
\nPrediction: Medvedev in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Ilemona:<\/em>
\nMedvedev has been having trouble with his serve all year and much of the same problems have plagued him here as well. He has however found other ways to dominate his opponents thanks to how potent the rest of his game still remains. Borges should force one or two tiebreaks and possibly nick a set, but Medvedev should have enough advantage to prevail.
\nPrediction: Medvedev in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Ateet:<\/em>
\nMedvedev is the only former champion left at this year\u2019s US Open<\/a> and has played quite well in his three matches. He has dropped just one set and improved with every match. Nuno Borges gave him a tremendous fight when these two squared off at this year\u2019s Australian Open<\/a>. The Portuguese player is coming off a long five-setter against Jakub Mensik, where he saved three match points. However, I can\u2019t see him outlasting Medvedev.
\nPrediction: Medvedev in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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Jack Draper vs Tomas Machac<\/h4>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nThis should be a very fun match. Machac may struggle to dominate with his backhand as often as he usually does. That might make the difference, but this could really go either way and has a great chance of going the distance.
\nPrediction: Draper in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Ilemona:<\/em>
\nJack Draper slayed giant killer Botic Van De Zandschulp<\/a> in the third round to book his place here. Machac for his part has breezed through the draw as well winning all three of his matches so far in stray sets. Draper is the more talented of the two but his lack of consistency has always been a major concern. The head to head equally shows Machac has his number as he has never lost to Draper in all three of their previous matches. Both players will have their chances here but I\u2019m leaning slightly in favor of Machac.
\nPrediction: Draper in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Ateet:<\/em>
\nThis is a brilliant opportunity for both players to reach their first Grand Slam quarterfinals. Machac has already made his best Slam run while Draper is in the fourth round for the second year in a row at the US Open. Neither player has dropped a set in three matches here but that might not be the case on Monday. I expect a close match and Draper to take it in the end.
\nPrediction: Draper in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

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