Zverev gets into the US Open 2023!
Alexander Zverev has only been in a Grand Slam final once in his career. The success came in 2020 at the then US Open. Now the Hamburg player is aiming for another appearance and his form has been good recently. Alexander Zverev will start the tournament against Aleksandar Vukic.
In contrast to the German, the namesake from Down Under is still a blank slate at the US Open. He has nothing more to offer than participation in the 1st qualifying round at last year’s edition of the tournament. But after a comparatively successful 2023 so far, the Australian is now in the 1st round for the first time.
For the match between Alexander Zverev and Aleksandar Vukic, the forecast includes a three-set success for the German pro.
Alexander Zverev – statistics & current form
The 26-year-old was last defeated in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Masters by eventual tournament winner Novak Djokovic. Despite the defeat, the preparatory tournament in Ohio can be chalked up as a success from the German’s point of view.
The defeat against the Serbian was close, despite a 0:2 score in the sets, and Zverev had previously defeated Daniil Medvedev, a top player. The victory against the Russian, who is also the No. 3 seed at the US Open after Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, has undoubtedly boosted the Hamburg player’s self-confidence.
After all, it was his first triumph against a current top ten professional since his comeback after a long injury break last year. In addition, Zverev celebrated his first tournament win since his success at the 2021 ATP Finals in Turin last month at the tournament in Hamburg.
Zverev has a strong record in New York
Zverev further feels comfortable at the US Open. In his last two appearances, he reached the final and semifinals in New York, and at least the round of 16 always jumped out in the review of the past three participations. Now he will be particularly motivated, as he had to cancel last year’s tournament due to injury.
In view of this, the forecast and betting odds on less than 34.5 games are also recommended for the duel between Alexander Zverev and Aleksandar Vukic. A clear success of the number 12 seed at the US Open 2023 is to be expected, which is why the number of games won by the clear underdog should be in a low range in parallel.
Aleksandar Vukic – statistics & current form
The Australian has only two tournament victories on the Challenger Tour in his resume. Both triumphs were on hard court and the last victory came in May this year at the tournament in Busan, South Korea.
However, Vukic benefited from the injury of his opponent and compatriot Max Purcell in the second set. On the other hand, there were already signs of success, as the right-hander won the first set.
In addition, Vukic reached the final of the Atlanta Tournament on hard court in the current calendar year. In the final, however, he was narrowly beaten in three sets by US player Taylor Fritz.
Vukic has recently slowed down again
Further, the dress rehearsal for the US Open went only moderately for the 27-year-old. At the ATP tournament in Winston-Salem, the Australian with Montenegrin roots did not get past the second round. The temporary high with the entry into the round of 16 at the recent Canada Masters or the aforementioned final participation in Atlanta at the end of July seems to be over again.
Against this backdrop, it is also worth betting on no tiebreak in the clash between Alexander Zverev and Aleksandar Vukic. Quotes for the prediction can be discovered, for example, at Betano.
Alexander Zverev – Aleksandar Vukic Direct comparison / H2H balance
Alexander Zverev and Aleksandar Vukic will meet for the first time. The odds favor the German pro in clear form
Alexander Zverev – Aleksandar Vukic Tip
For the match between Alexander Zverev and Aleksandar Vukic, the tip aims at an outright 3:0 victory for the German. The Hanseatic reached the semifinals at the preparatory tournament in Cincinnati and proved that he has overcome the previous dip in form at the Canada Masters, when he was eliminated early.
Another factor in his favor is that he has always played well at the US Open. He has at least reached the semifinals in his last two appearances. Furthermore, the upcoming task with the Australian is easy.
The pro from Down Under is in the main draw of the tournament for the first time and is ranked around 40 places lower in the world rankings. Even though he is playing stable by his standards in 2023, there is still a clear difference in quality in favor of the Hamburg player.
This can also be easily seen in the bookmakers’ Zverev vs. Vukic odds. They are clearly pointing in the direction of a victory for the German.
