Alex de Minaur vs Marcos Giron Prediction: There are no guarantees

Analysis and prediction for the US Open Round 128 match between Alex de Minaur and Marcos Giron on the 27th of August 2024.

Ranked 10th, de Minaur comes into this match following solid performances this year, in particular on hard courts, where he has a 25-12 record in 2024. He is generally known as a very fast and defensively great player with baseline consistency. However, he has had some problems with injuries lately, so that could affect his performance.

De Minaur will most likely respond to Giron's aggression with his speed, making him extend into rallies to exploit the weaker backhand and get any inconsistencies from him.

He is ranked 46th and has been playing some of the best tennis lately, winning his maiden ATP title at the Hall of Fame Open. He has put up a record of 20-18 on hard courts this season. Giron will look to bring his aggressive baseline play and strong first serve into action against De Minaur.

Giron: He needs to hold at a high first-serve percentage and set a tone for the points right from the outset, putting pressure on De Minaur with the forehand, not allowing him to get into a rhythm.

Considering De Minaur's higher level of defensive skills and movement, he will be expected to win, but an upset is quite imaginable if Giron serves well and really stays aggressive.

• Over 33.5 Games at 1.6 Odds
• Over 36.5 Games at 1.85 Odds
• De Minaur Win 3-1 at at 3.40 Odds