Seppi and Sinner: That's what matters in the first round

Frances Tiafoe and Karen Khachanov are the opponents of Andreas Seppi and Jannik Sinner. Both have already won titles in their young careers, both feel very comfortable on the hard court - and both have met their South Tyrolean competitors before. Seppi against Tiafoe Seppi and Tiafoe are meeting for the second time at a Grand Slam - almost a year after their first and last duel at the Australian Open 2019. Back then The American retained the upper hand after five exhausting sets. Since then, the 22-year-old has slipped slightly in the world rankings (ATP 81), but he is nonetheless dangerous. Regardless of whether it's the very good serve, the cracking forehand or the solid backhand, Tiafoe is a complete player, but he often makes one or two mistakes too many. And this is exactly where Seppi has to apply the lever and take advantage of the opportunities that the youngster offers him.

Andreas Seppi is playing his 61st Grand Slam tournament at the US Open. © APA/getty / MATTHEW STOCKMAN

For the Kalterer, however, it is important to serve well and win as many free points as possible. If this succeeds, the chances of victory are good, because Seppi is more than just an equal in the rallies. The very fast pitches in New York could also benefit the turf specialist Seppi - even if he lost the first game after the lockdown at the same place. Sinner vs. Khachanov This game has never happened at ATP level, but Jannik Sinner and Karen Khachanov know each other inside out - for many reasons. During the tennis break, the two lawyers often trained together, exchanged their experiences in a live chat on social media and met their current competitors at the invitation tournament in Berlin. Sinner won , although this match has little significance, as it was played indoors under different conditions.

In any case, Sinner doesn't have to hide against the 24-year-old, who already has a Master 1000 title under his belt. With his fast-paced game he can put any opponent in trouble while at the same time keeping his error rate low. Khachanov has a similar playing system, a slightly weaker backhand, but a better serve and greater experience. At the preparatory tournament in Cincinnati he was eliminated in the round of 16 after two victories, but Sinner gave up in the qualifying. So the momentum is on the side of the world number XNUMX. But Sinner has already shown in the past what he is capable of. US Open: 1st round Jannik Sinner – Karen Khachanov (Tuesday, 17 p.m.) Andreas Seppi – Frances Tiafoe (Tuesday, 23.30 p.m.)

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Seppi and Sinner: That's what matters in the first round

The US Open started in New York on Monday. SportNews takes a look at the duels with South Tyrolean participation and explains what is important for Andreas Seppi and Jannik Sinner.

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