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Carlos Alcaraz vs Botic Van Den Zandschulp: US Open – Second round
The top favorite to win the tournament Carlos Alcaraz will face Botic Van Den Zandschulp in the second round of the US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz Profile
Former world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is currently third in the rankings. The Spaniard is 40-8 for the season and 14-3 on hard surface.
Alcaraz is coming off a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Li Tu in the opening round of the tournament.
Last week in Cincinnati, Alcaraz unexpectedly lost to Gael Monfils in his first match.
Alcaraz won the last two Grand Slams in Wimbledon and Roland Garros and also won the title in Indian Wells this season.
Alcaraz won the US Open in 2022, and last year lost in the semifinals to Daniil Medvedev.
Botic Van Den Zandschulp Profile
Botic Van Den Zandschulp is 74th in the ATP rankings and his career high was No. 22 in the world. The Dutch is 30-24 for the season and 5-8 on hard surface.
Van Den Zandschulp is coming off a 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 win over Denis Shapovalov in the opening round.
Last week, he lost to Arthur Cazaux in the first round in Winston Salem.
This is his fourth appearance in New York and has reached the second round for the third consecutive year.
Head-to-Head
- Alcaraz and Van Den Zandschulp 6-4, 6-2 (2022 ATP Basel, round of 16)
- Alcaraz and Van Den Zandschulp 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 (2021 Australian Open, first round)
Prediction and Conclusion
Carlos Alcaraz was stunned in Cincinnati and came to the US Open aware that he is not unbeatable. He lost a set in the opener against Li Tu, and we expect him to take his game to another level tonight. Botic Van Den Zandschulp was on the verge of the top 20 not that long ago, but now is not even close to that. He played very well in the opening round, defeating Denis Shapovalov in straight sets, but that will play no role against Alcaraz. The Spaniard is going after his third consecutive major title and will go past the Dutchman in straight sets.
