US Open Day 2: Schedule and Predictions For Novak Djokovic, Ashleigh Barty, Alexander Zverev, and Others

It’s time for the US Open 2021 and fans are quite excited about it. Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty will lead the seeds at the Grand Slam but they will receive some tough competition from a lot of players.

The schedule of the second day of the US Open 2021 is out and fans will witness some quite interesting matches. Here is the list of  all the important matches that will take place on Day 2 of the Grand Slam-

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Novak Djokovic v Holger Rune

It is one of the most exciting match as fans will witness Novak Djokovic for the first time after the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He is chasing his Calendar Slam at the tournament and it will be intriguing to watch how he plays in his very first match. On the other hand, Holger Rune lost just one set in the three qualifying matches and also looks in some incredible form.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics – July 30, 2021. Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during his third round match against Alejandro Davidovich of Spain REUTERS/Mike Segar

It will be the first time when the two players will face each other. As a result, their head-to-head battle stands at 0-0 right now.

Final Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in straight sets

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Ashleigh Barty v Vera Zvonareva

Ashleigh Barty will begin her US Open 2021 campaign against Vera Zvonareva on day two of the US Open 2021. The World No.1 player looks in some great form and recently won the Cincinnati Masters 2021 title.

Aug 22, 2021; Mason, OH, USA; Ashleigh Barty (AUS) reacts to a shot during her match against Jil Teichmann (SUI not pictured) during the Western and Southern Open final at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

The two will be encountering each other for the very first time at the US Open 2021. Thus, their head-to-head stat is currently 0-0.

Final Prediction: Ashleigh Barty to win in straight sets

Alexander Zverev v Sam Querrey

World No.4 Alexander Zverev will be starting the US Open at the Arthur Ashe Stadium against Sam Querrey. The German recently won the Gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 before lifting the Cincinnati Masters 2021 title.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Tennis – Men’s Singles – Semifinal – Ariake Tennis Park – Tokyo, Japan – July 30, 2021. Alexander Zverev of Germany in action during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia REUTERS/Mike Segar

Zverev currently leads the head-to-head battle at 2-0. Interestingly, on both occasions, he defeated the American on the hard-court.

Final Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in straight sets

Karolina Pliskova v Caty McNally

World No.4 Karolina Pliskova will be facing America’s Caty McNally in the very first round of the US Open 2021. Even though the Czech player lost the finals of the National Bank Open 2021 and then in the semis of the Cincinnati Masters 2021, she has played some really amazing tennis this year.

Aug 15, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic hits a shot against Camila Giorgi of Italy (not pictured) in the singles finals match during the National Bank Open at Stade IGA Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

The two will be crossing their paths for the first time at the US Open 2021. Thus, their head-to-head battle currently stands at 0-0.

Final Prediction: Karolina Pliskova to win in straight sets

Denis Shapovalov v Federico Delbonis

World No.10 Denis Shapovalov will be going one on one against Argentina’s Federico Delbonis in his first match at the US Open 2021. The Canadian hasn’t won a single match after the Wimbledon Championships 2021 and has lost three back-to-back tournaments by getting eliminated in the very first round.

Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 9, 2021. Canada’s Denis Shapovalov celebrates breaking serve during his semi final match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Paul Childs

The two players will be meeting for the first time at the upcoming Grand Slam. Thus, both of them will like to take some early lead in the head-to-head battle.

Final Prediction: Denis Shapovalov to win in five sets

Emma Raducanu v Jennifer Brady

It can be the most fascinating first-round match at the US Open 2021. Rising star Emma Raducanu gained entry into the main draw of the Grand Slam after winning three qualifying matching. Interestingly, she won them without losing a single set. However, she will be facing a tough fight against World No.13 Jennifer Brady in her very first match.

Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – June 30, 2021. Britain’s Emma Raducanu reacts during her first round match against Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko Pool via REUTERS/Adam Davy

It will be the very first time when the two players will be encountering each other on the court. As a result, their head-to-head battle currently remains at 0-0.

Final Prediction: Jennifer Brady to win in three sets

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