Carlos Alcaraz vs. Frances Tiafoe 9/9/22 - US Open Men Singles Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 09/08/2022 at 11:25 PM ET
We have reached the semifinals at the 2022 ATP US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York City. At this stage of the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz is set to play against Frances Tiafoe from the United States.
Carlos Alcaraz is the number 3 seed at this tournament and he has been looking in outstanding form throughout this tournament. Carlos Alcaraz enters this match having defeated Jannik Sinner in 5 sets in the previous round of the tournament. It was a strong performance by the Spanish superstar as he showed his class during tough positions which allowed him to win vital points. Carlos Alcaraz is still 19 but a hugely skillful player and he will be hoping he can win the title at this edition of the US Open.
On the other side of the coin, Frances Tiafoe will be hoping he can win this tournament in front of his home crowd. Frances Tiafoe defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the previous round of the tournament. During the win, Frances Tiafoe impressed with his serving as he hit 18 aces which allowed him to win 100% of his service games. Tiafoe also won a return game and 2 tiebreakers during the win. Despite that win, this is expected to be another hugely challenging match for the American superstar as he faces the number 3 seed.
Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz have played each other once in the past at ATP tournaments. The match was played in 2021 at ATP Barcelona where Frances Tiafoe defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. It was a comfortable victory for Frances Tiafoe on that occasion.
Looking at all the information, we are am going to pick Frances Tiafoe to win this match. This should be a close match between two strong players but Tiafoe looks in good form and has the advantage of playing on home soil. We see Tiafoe winning in 5 sets.
