US Open 2021: Reilly Opelka vs Kwon Soon-woo Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live stream

The rising American star Reilly Opelka will meet the South Korean Kwon Soon-woo in the opening round of US Open 2021 at New York.

Reilly Opelka vs Kwon Soon-woo: Match Details

• Tournament: US Open 2021
• Match: Reilly Opelka vs Kwon Soon-woo
• Round: First Round
• Date: August 30, 2021
• Prize money: $75,000
• Venue: New York, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Reilly Opelka vs Kwon Soon-woo: Preview

Reilly Opelka’s season was filled with ups and downs this year. At Canada Master in Toronto, he had his greatest performance. He defeated Nick Kyrgios, 14th seed Grigor Dimitrov, Lloyd Harris, and 10th seed Roberto Bautista Agut to reach his second Masters 1000 quarterfinal.

He then defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas, the third seed and world No. 3, to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 final. It was also his first victory over a player ranked in the top five. In the final, Opelka would lose against Daniil Medvedev, the first seed and world No. 2. With this performance, he broke into the top 25 of the ATP singles rankings for the first time, rising to world No. 23.

At the 2021 French Open, Kwon Soon-woo made his first appearance in the third round of a Grand Slam, defeating South African Kevin Anderson and Andreas Seppi before losing to another Italian 9th seed and eventual quarter finalist Matteo Berrettini. K

won received a second-round bye as a Lucky Loser after Reilly Opelka withdrew from the Eastbourne International after losing in qualifying. He advanced to the semifinals before losing to Alex de Minaur in the final. In the first round of the US Open 2021, Kwon will meet American Reilly Opelka.

Reilly Opelka vs Kwon Soon-woo: Head-to-Head

The players will clash for the second time at US Open 2021. The players met at Delray beach open in 2020, where Opelka triumphed over Kwon in straight sets.

Reilly Opelka vs Kwon Soon-woo: Prediction

This season, Opelka has been playing some solid tennis. He has put quite a lot of effort into his big serves, and it has paid off. His gaming strategy has improved as well. Unless Kwon plays aggressive tennis, it will be an easy victory for the American.

Our predictions: Opelka to win in straight sets.

Reilly Opelka vs Kwon Soon-woo: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

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

Also read: US Open 2021: Schedule, Live Streaming, When, Where, and How to Watch

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