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The 11th seed, Karen Khachanov, is set to face the American wildcard, Michael Mmoh in the first round of the US Open. So – will it be a routine victory for Khachanov or can the wildcard score an upset? Check out my tennis predictions today for some insight into the likely outcome.
Our favourite Karen Khachanov vs Michael Mmoh predictions
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This is one of those first rounds at the US Open where one player is heavily favoured to get the win over the other. Of course, the favourite to win this match is Karen Khachanov. And when you break down the playing style and rankings of these two guys, it all points to one outcome. Yet when it comes to finding the most valuable betting markets for this match, I feel like the following two fit the bill:
Khachanov to win @ 3/5 (1.60)
It is quite remarkable that you can still get 3/5 odds on Khachanov taking down Michael Mmoh in this first-round match. After all, Khachanov is ranked much higher than his American opponent, and he has enjoyed considerable success at the US Open in the past. However, the odds have lengthened on this market mainly because Khachanov has been injured for a couple of months now.
Khachanov -3.5 games handicap @ 19/20 (1.95)
Since I am backing Karen Khachanov to win, it’s logical to take him for a -3.5 games handicap too. This is a good market to cover with Khachanov because he has a big serve that is very hard to break. Additionally, if he gets a break against Mmoh in any set, he should be able to make such a margin happen en route to victory.
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.
11th seed hoping to put injury behind him and reach second round
The two ATP US Open 2023 predictions above display solid value for the associated markets. Yet looking beyond those markets, let’s cover a quick preview before this match begins.
Karen Khachanov preview
Unfortunately, Karen Khachanov has been struggling with injury since Roland Garros 2023. With that said, he did feel physically good enough to compete in the men’s doubles in Cincinnati. As for his performances at the US Open, he made the semi-finals last year, which is huge.
Michael Mmoh preview
Michael Mmoh has only been involved in the main draw at the US Open on three separate occasions. And of these three appearances, he’s only gone beyond the first round once. This is obviously not a great record, and at 89 in the world, there is a clear difference in level between Mmoh and Khachanov.
Khachanov vs Mmoh head to head
This will be the first meeting between Karen Khachanov and Michael Mmoh, and it will unfold in one of the biggest tournaments of the year. Of course, Khachanov is expected to make it 1-0 in the head-to-head here. But if Mmoh plays well and uses the home crowd to his advantage, it could be an interesting game.
Key match details
- Match Schedule – August 29th, 18:15 GMT
- Venue – New York, USA
- Viewing Options – Amazon Prime
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