Felix Auger Aliassime and Mackenzie McDonald will lock horns against each other in the first round of the 2023 US Open. The Canadian is seeded 15th, whereas the latter is unseeded at the tournament.
Felix Auger Aliassime vs Mackenzie McDonald: Match Details
- Tournament: US Open
- Match: Felix Auger Aliassime vs Mackenzie McDonald
- Date: 28 August 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM (Local Time)
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
- Round: First Round
- Surface: Hard-court
- Prize Money: $81,500
Felix Auger Aliassime vs Mackenzie McDonald: Match Preview
Felix Auger Aliassime has been in poor form off-late, as he has been knocked out in the first rounds of the Canadian and the Citi Open. He faced a second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Masters, as his struggles this season continue to worsen. He has been handed a challenging draw at the US Open this year, with Mackenzie McDonald being a tough first-round opponent.
Mackenzie McDonald has fared better than compared to his opponent. He managed to reach the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open, where he lost to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The American managed to reach the last 16 at the Cincinnati Masters, where he had to retire mid-match owing to an injury.
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Felix Auger Aliassime vs Mackenzie McDonald: Match Prediction
The match is nicely poised, as it could swing either way. McDonald does hold the edge here, given that he will receive backing from the local crowd. Moreover, the American has the ability to turn up against higher-ranked opponents. On the other hand, Felix Auger Aliassime’s serve which is considered among his biggest weapons, needs to cause some inroads into the American’s defense.
Prediction: Auger-Aliassime to win in four sets.
Felix Auger Aliassime vs Mackenzie McDonald: Live Stream details
- USA: ESPN
- UK: Sky Sports
- Canada: TSN
- Australia: Nine Network
- India: Sony Sports
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