Cristian Garin vs. Alex de Minaur Prediction: Minaur to Ace This Round

For the fifth time in their careers, Alex De Minaur and Cristian Garin will meet in the second round of the US Open. They are slated to play on Court 5 on Wednesday at 18:00.

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Christian, ranked 82, advanced to the second round after defeating Jiri Lehecka 3-6 7-63 7-5 6-1.

The Chilean returned from a one-set deficit to win the first round against Lehecka (3-6 7-63 7-5 6-1). Garin earned 133 points to Lehecka's 121 throughout the match. Christian was quite active in his pursuit of 50 victories.

Garin had six aces and only five double faults over his serving games. Cristian Garin served five times and saved nine break points. Furthermore, Garin served 52% of the time, earning 70% (50/71) of the points on his first serve and 57% (37/65) on his second serve. After converting 38% of his break points (6/16), Christian broke Lehecka six times.

Christian's finest result this season was reaching the Houston semifinals.

Garin has an overall win-loss record of 17-18 in 2022, including a 4-4 record on hard courts.

Alex, ranked no. 20, advanced to the second round after defeating Filip Krajinovic 7-5 6-2 6-3.

The Australian defeated Krajinovic in straight sets in the first round (7-5 6-2 6-3). De Minaur scored 92 points against Krajinovic's 71 during the game. Alex was quite active in his pursuit of 25 victories.

De Minaur blasted six aces and only six double faults in the service games. Alex De Minaur was particularly effective on serve overall, winning 71% (25/35) of his first serves and 52% (23/44) of his second serves. This did not stop him from giving up the serve four times. Krajinovic was broken eight times by the Australian, who converted 57% of his break points (8/14).

De Minaur has a great match record over the previous eight years, winning 63% of his matches (261-155). In 2022, the score will be 18-8 on hard. In relation to his performance on the same surface of this competition, De Minaur has a 125-66 match record on hard in the previous 8 years.

His biggest performance this season was winning the championship in Atlanta, where he defeated Jenson Brooksby in the final 6-3 6-3.

Alex has a solid 36-19 win-loss record in 2022, including an 18-8 record on hard courts.

De Minaur and Garin each played one match. Cristian Garin has surrendered one set thus far, while Alex De Minaur has not. According to the odds, Alex De Minaur is the favorite to win this match.

• Total Over 33.5 for 1.86
• Handiсap Alex De Minaur (-7) for 1.83
• Individual Total 2 Over 19.5 for 1.82