PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Zverev, Fritz, Musetti and Tien to play on Thursday – U.S. Open

NEW YORK ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Lorenzo Musetti and Learner Tien will play on Thursday

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ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Lorenzo Musetti and Learner Tien are going to compete on Thursday at the U.S. Open.

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Alexander Zverev vs. Quentin Halys U.S. Open

Alexander Zverev vs. Quentin Halys

Head to head 2-0 for Zverev

Alexander Zverev will compete against Quentin Halys in the 2nd round for the 3rd time of their career. They are scheduled to play on Thursday at 9:00 PM on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Alexander Zverev: ranking and results

Ranked no. 2 (career high), Zverev got to the 2nd round after beating Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 3-6 6-7(7) 7-5 6-4.

The German has a 47-13 win-loss record in 2026, 18-7 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the season was winning the title at the French Open where he overcame Flavio Cobolli in the final 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1.

Last year at the U.S. Open Zverev lost in the 3rd round 4-6 7-6(7) 6-4 6-4 to Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Quentin Halys: ranking and results

Ranked no. 52, the French player reached the 2nd round after defeating Facundo Diaz Acosta 6-4 7-5 6-7(7) 6-1.

Quentin has a 35-24 win-loss record in 2026, 19-11 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current season was conquering the title in Kitzbuhel where he overcame Alexander Bublik in the final 6-4 7-6(6).

Last year at the U.S. Open The French player capitulated in the 1st round 6-7(2) 6-4 6-3 7-5 to David Goffin.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 3rd time that Alexander Zverev and Quentin Halys square off. Their head to head is 2-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard.

Before, the last time they locked horns, Zverev won 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-2 in the 3rd round in Roland garros back in May 2026.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Alexander Zverev who should win in 3 sets.

As per the initial odds, Alexander Zverev is the pick to win this match.
Alexander Zverev -> 1.177
Quentin Halys -> 4.85

 

 

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Taylor Fritz vs. Mattia Bellucci U.S. Open

Taylor Fritz vs. Mattia Bellucci

Head to head 1-0 for Fritz

Taylor Fritz will take on Mattia Bellucci in the 2nd round for the 2nd time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 1:00 PM on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Taylor Fritz: ranking and results

Ranked no. 10, Fritz got to the 2nd round after beating Darwin Blanch 6-3 6-2 6-4.

Fritz has a 32-15 win-loss record in 2026, 17-9 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current year was conquering the title in Washington where he beat Rafael Jodar in the final 7-6(2) 6-4.

Last year at the U.S. Open Taylor lost in the quarter 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-4 to Novak Djokovic.

Mattia Bellucci: ranking and results

Ranked no. 95, Bellucci got to the 2nd round after beating Zsombor Piros 6-4 6-2 6-0.

The Italian has a 27-24 win-loss record in 2026, 15-12 on hard (See FULL STATS). Mattia’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal in the Cap Cana Challenger.

Last year at the U.S. Open Bellucci lost in the 2nd round 6-1 6-0 6-3 to Carlos Alcaraz.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 2nd time that Taylor Fritz and Mattia Bellucci clash against each other. Their record is 1-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard.

The last time they locked horns, Fritz won 5-7 7-5 7-5 in the quarter in Stuttgart back in June 2026.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Taylor Fritz who should win in 3 sets.

As per the initial odds, Taylor Fritz is the pick to win this match.
Taylor Fritz -> 1.141
Mattia Bellucci -> 5.55

 

 

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Lorenzo Musetti vs. Dane Sweeny U.S. Open

Lorenzo Musetti vs. Dane Sweeny

Head to head 0-0

Lorenzo Musetti will compete against Dane Sweeny in the 2nd round for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Thursday at 1:00 PM on Stadium 17.

Lorenzo Musetti: ranking and results

Ranked no. 14, the Italian reached the 2nd round after defeating Arthur Fery 6-3 6-3 7-5.

Lorenzo has a 20-10 win-loss record in 2026, 14-6 on hard (See FULL STATS). Lorenzo’s best result of the season was getting to the semifinal in Hong Kong.

Last year at the U.S. Open Musetti lost in the quarter 6-1 6-4 6-2 to Jannik Sinner.

Dane Sweeny: ranking and results

Ranked no. 123, the Australian reached the 2nd round after defeating Corentin Moutet 7-6(4) 6-4 3-0.

Dane has a 25-22 win-loss record in 2026, 19-18 on hard (See FULL STATS). The Australian’s best result of the season was getting to the final in the Brisbane 1 Challenger.

Last year at the U.S. Open Sweeny didn’t play at the U.S. Open in 2025.

Head to head analysis

There is no head to head record between Lorenzo Musetti and Dane Sweeny since this will be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Lorenzo Musetti who should win in 3 sets.

As per the initial odds, Lorenzo Musetti is the pick to win this match.
Lorenzo Musetti -> 1.023
Dane Sweeny -> 12.75

 

 

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Learner Tien vs. Gael Monfils U.S. Open

Learner Tien vs. Gael Monfils

Head to head 1-0 for Tien

Learner Tien will compete against Gael Monfils in the 2nd round for the 2nd time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 7:00 PM on Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Learner Tien: ranking and results

Ranked no. 15, Tien reached the 2nd round after beating Nuno Borges 6-4 6-1 6-2.

Tien has a 27-15 win-loss record in 2026, 16-8 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the year was winning the title in Geneva where he overcame Mariano Navone in the final 3-6 6-3 7-5.

Last year at the U.S. Open Learner lost in the 1st round 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 to Novak Djokovic.

Gael Monfils: ranking and results

Ranked no. 311, the French player reached the 2nd round after defeating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0.

Gael has a 5-9 win-loss record in 2026, 4-6 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the U.S. Open The French player lost in the 1st round 6-4 2-6 6-1 3-6 6-4 to Roman Safiullin.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 2nd time that Learner Tien and Gael Monfils face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Tien (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard.

Previously, the last time they played, Tien won 6-3 0-6 6-3 in the 2nd round in Montreal back in August 2026.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Learner Tien who should win in 4 sets.

As per the initial odds, Learner Tien is the pick to win this match.
Learner Tien -> 1.25
Gael Monfils -> 3.9

 

 

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