Grigor Dimitrov versus Kyrian Jacquet I predict Grigor Dimitrov will move forward…

Predictions and analysis for Kyrian Jacquet and Grigor Dimitrov’s US Open Round 128 match on August 26, 2024.

Kyrian Jacquet has steadily developed his online persona. Currently not in the top 200, he had to advance through qualifying in order to play in the New York main draw.

Jacquet has demonstrated a strong baseline game and a decent fight, both of which have been very helpful to him in his recent encounters during the hard court qualifying.

In qualifying, he overcame Tim Van Rijthoven and Chan Hong, demonstrating his mental tenacity in the process. His winning percentage after his first serve has consistently hovered around 77%. However, he hasn’t been very consistent there when it comes to his second serve and longer rallies.

During the hard-court swing in North America, Grigor Dimitrov’s results during the US Open have been inconsistent. While Dimitrov has shown glimpses of his best form, he lost to Alexei Popyrin in a close three-setter at the Montreal Masters despite winning convincingly over Rinky Hijikata.

Although he has advanced far in a few tournaments this season, his performance in closing out too many elite opponents has been a major struggle. Dimitrov’s ability to play a variety of styles,

particularly with his one-handed backhand and his ability to mix things up with slice and net approaches, is one of his strongest suits. His serve has frequently been a weakness under duress, and he has occasionally lacked

Grigor Dimitrov is still the clear favorite going into this match based on his current form, but he may face far more resistance than most people realize. If Dimitrov can’t find any consistency, Jacquet might be a dangerous opponent due to his momentum and newly acquired confidence.