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Match details
Fixture: Jack Sock vs Adrian Mannarino
Date: 2 September 2020
Tournament: US Open 2020
Round: Second Round (Round of 64)
Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York, USA
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
Prize money: $39,024,000
Match timing: 2 pm EDT, 11.30 pm IST
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel / ESPN | India - Star Sports & Hotstar
Jack Sock vs Adrian Mannarino preview
Jack Sock and Adrian Mannarino both registered commendable victories in their respective first-round matches and will now face each other in the second round of the 2020 US Open.
Jack Sock staged a remarkable performance to eliminate Pablo Cuevas in five hard-fought sets (3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6). The win was even more special due to the fact that Sock had never beaten Cuevas in two previous encounters, including a match-up at last year’s US Open.
Adrian Mannarino, on the other hand, did not face as big a challenge from Lorenzo Sonego, as he prevailed in four sets. The Frenchman would be looking to equal his best ever US Open showing (3R) by getting the better of Sock on Wednesday.
The American’s confidence will be greatly boosted by his win against Cuevas especially having suffered a great slump for a couple years. Sock’s injury made matters worse for him as he struggled to do well in the ATP tournaments. Once a top 10 player, Sock currently finds himself out of the top 300.
This promises to be an exciting clash between two players who would both fancy their chances against each other. For Sock especially, the draw has arguably been rather kind despite his vastly inferior ranking points.
Jack Sock vs Adrian Mannarino head-to-head
Jack Sock leads Adrian Mannarino by 4-1 in the head-to-head. Four of those matches were played on outdoor hard-courts out of which the American prevailed in three.
Their most recent match (Basel, 2016) was played on an indoor hard court which saw Jack Sock emerge victorious in straight sets (6-3, 6-3).
Jack Sock vs Adrian Mannarino prediction
Jack Sock in his peak years was regarded as one of the best baseliners on tour. His ability to find winners from the back of the court was a thing to marvel at. Going by his performance against Cuevas, it seems that the American has regained some of his touch, especially on the forehand wing.
Sock racked up 51 winners in five sets of tennis against the Uruguayan. However, Sock also committed 49 unforced errors which very nearly led to his exit.
This is an aspect that Mannarino can capitalise on due to his superior accuracy when it comes to groundstrokes. The Frenchman’s flat and powerful backhand is another weapon which can cause an issue or two for Sock.
This is a difficult match to call as both players possess weapons which can trouble the other. That said, Jack Sock arguably comes into this match with greater confidence which should tilt the tie in his favour.
Prediction: Jack Sock to win in 4 sets.
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