US Open 2021: Diego Schwartzman vs Ricardas Berankis Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live stream

World No. 14 Diego Schwartzman will take on World No. 96 Richard Berankis in the opening round of the US Open on August 30, 2021.

Diego Schwartzman vs Ricardas Berankis: Match Details

• Tournament: US Open 2021
• Match: Diego Schwartzman vs Ricardas Berankis
• Round: First Round
• Date: August 30, 2021
• Prize money: $75,000
• Venue: New York, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Diego Schwartzman vs Ricardas Berankis: Preview

Schwartzman comes into the 2021 US Open, after three consecutive exits in the third rounds of Tokyo, Toronto and Cincinnati. Although the Argentine player prefers playing on the clay, as compared to any other surface, he can still pack a punch on the hard courts. The diminutive Schwartzman has beaten several top players on the hard courts in his career and with two quarterfinal appearances in New York (2017, 2019), he is going to be gritty customer to put away.

On the other hand, the Lithuania player comes into this match after beating Gianluca Mager and Yoshihito Nishioka in the qualifying rounds. Berankis was also seen at the Toronto Masters, where he was downed in the first round by Australia’s John Millman. At the Citi Open though, he made the third round before losing to Steve Johnson in straight sets. With only nine wins and seven losses on the hard courts, not much is expected from the 31-year-old qualifier.

Diego Schwartzman vs Ricardas Berankis: Head to Head

Interestingly, these two players have never met on the ATP tour.

Diego Schwartzman vs Ricardas Berankis: Prediction

Schwartzman will enter this match as the heavy favourite. However, if Berankis has to make his opponent work for his money, then he will need to convert break points better. In the qualifying rounds, Berankis struggled on his second serve and return points. On the other hand, the 29-year-old Argentine might not be a big server, but will use his speed and experience to progress ahead.

Match Prediction: Diego Schwartzman should win in three sets. 

Diego Schwartzman vs Richard Berankis: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan : TBD
• Delhi: TBD
• New York: TBD
• Melbourne: TBD

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