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Amid the grandeur of the US Open, the spotlight falls on a captivating opening-round encounter between Jeffrey John Wolf and Zhizhen Zhang. The storylines of these players are as distinct as the path they tread on the journey of professional tennis. Get the latest tennis betting tips and predictions here.
J.J. Wolf vs Zhizhen Zhang – match predictions
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In an arena where moments of brilliance and struggles converge, their clash represents a microcosm of the sport’s essence—where past accomplishments, recent form, and the anticipation of the unknown collide on the courts of New York.
J.J. Wolf to win @ 13/25 (1.52)
Zhang has struggled to get going on the North American hard court swing. The Chinese ace has only two wins spread across three competitions. On the other hand, with a semi-final appearance in Atlanta and quarter-final ousting in Washington, Wolf has the momentum to defeat Zhang and end his run of first-round mishaps while also avenging his 2-1 defeat to the world number 67 accrued last year in Tallahassee.
3-1 to J.J. Wolf @ 3/1 (4.00)
Three of Zhang’s last six fixtures have seen a deciding set come into play. His triumph over Wolf also came in three sets last year. The American’s recent defeat did not see him give up without a fight as evidenced by Alex de Minaur fighting tooth and nail to secure a 2-1 victory over him. Zhang will kick and bite but with the crowd’s support to spur him on, we are backing Wolf to triumph 3-1 in this meeting.
The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, and the odds are subject to change. We recommend checking with your bookmaker before placing a bet.
Can Wolf stop Zhang’s ascent?
Our US Open predictions for this duel have now been established, so let’s now see how these players have done this season.
J.J. Wolf preview
Jeffrey John Wolf’s recent form showcases a pattern of resurgence followed by a setback. The American demonstrated his prowess on home soil with successive quarterfinal finishes in Atlanta and Washington. However, the journey to the US Open saw a dip, with consecutive bagel sets against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Alex de Minaur.
Zhizhen Zhang preview
Zhizhen Zhang’s journey highlights a similar narrative of mixed results. While his quarterfinal presence at the 2023 Madrid Masters indicated his potential, leading sets in Grand Slam matches lost this year have raised concerns about his ability to maintain a winning grip.
Wolf vs Zhang head-to-head
Zhizhen Zhang’s journey highlights a similar narrative of mixed results. While his quarterfinal presence at the 2023 Madrid Masters indicated his potential, leading sets in Grand Slam matches lost this year have raised concerns about his ability to maintain a winning grip.
Key match details

- When will this match start? This match starts at 16:00 GMT on 28 August.
- Where is the match being played? The venue for this fixture is USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
- Who is the reigning US Open champion? Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are the reigning US Open champions.
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