Opening Round Encounters at US Open 2024: German Tennis Stars' Opponents Revealed
In the upcoming 2024 US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, several German tennis players are ready to make their mark. The tournament, set to begin on August 26, will see some intriguing first-round matches.
Jan-Lennard Struff, currently ranked 47th in the ATP World Rankings, will face Laslo Djere from Serbia in the opening match of the men's draw. Bookmakers consider Struff the favourite in this encounter, with odds of 1.20. Despite some poor form and frequent problems on fast courts, Struff has set high goals for himself at the last Grand Slam of the year after strong performances in recent weeks. Struff has won two out of three previous meetings against Djere.
Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, the top German male player, will play against Maximilian Marterer in the first round. Zverev, ranked fourth in the world, has only won the ATP Tennis Masters in Rome, the ATP 500 tournament in Hamburg, and the ATP 250 tournament in Chengdu, China. Marterer, ranked 100th, will be looking to cause an upset. Zverev is the favourite to advance to the next round, with average odds of 1.02 to win.
In the women's draw, Tamara Korpatsch will face Moyuka Uchijima, while Eva Lys will play against Marie Bouzkova. Jule Niemeier will face Dayana Yastremska, and Laura Siegemund will play against Maya Joint. Notably, Angelique Kerber, a former champion, has withdrawn from the tournament due to her pregnancy.
One of the most anticipated matches could be between Dominik Koepfer and Alexander Shevchenko. Koepfer, despite losing his last five ATP Tour matches, is known for his strong backhand and precise groundstroke placement. These skills could be key to his success in this encounter.
Daniel Altmaier, who has lost his last six games on the ATP Tour, faces a tough task in his first-round match against Argentine Mariano Navone. Despite Altmaier's struggles, bookmakers consider him the favourite, with odds of 1.53.
For those interested in betting on the US Open, it's worth noting that Alexander Zverev had odds around +1000 to +2700 in various 2024 and 2025 US Open betting previews. Some considered him good value at these longer odds. However, for current, specific match-by-match betting odds, it's recommended to check live odds from major sportsbooks or betting sites directly.
The 2024 US Open promises to be an exciting event, with many intriguing first-round matches featuring German players. Keep an eye on these matches as the tournament unfolds!
What is the outcome if Struff, who has a 1.20 odds advantage, wins against Djere in their first-round tennis match at the US Open?Could Koepfer's strong backhand and precise groundstroke placement help him defeat Shevchenko in their upcoming sports battle at the US Open?
