US Open Day 2 Men's Singles Round One : 5 matches to watch out for

Djokovic won his first round match in straight sets demolishing his opponent 6-1, 6-1, 6-1. Nadal on the other hand dropped a set in the first match and Kei Nishikori lost in a five set thriller on day 1. Most of the top-seeded men had it easy, with Djokovic and Tsonga brushing past their opponents in straight sets. On the other hand, Nadal and Ferrer had to battle it out to prevail over their opponents in four setters. Nadal looked fluid in his stroke-making after his injury-stricken year and looked to cruise through it easily but let up in the third set which he lost 4-6. Kei Nishikori of Japan lost to Benoit Paire of France in a thrilling five setter which was the only major upset on Day One.Here’s a look at the fixtures for Day 2 in the Men’s Singles:

#5 Richard Gasquet (12) vs Thanasi Kokkinakis

Richard Gasquet, this year’s Wimbledon semi-finalist who lost to Novak Djokovic will face Thanasi Kokkinakis of the Nick Kyrgios comment fame. Gasquet has had a great year winning four out of his last six matches. Kokkinakis, 19 has also won the same amount of matches out of his last six with one of his losses coming to Richard Gasquet in the Cincinnati Open Rd of 32. This was the only meeting between the two with the Frenchman prevailing 7-6, 62.

Gasquet is one of the most underrated players in Tennis and is time he stepped up to the plate to play his best tennis and clinch a Grand Slam for himself.

ATP Rankings:

Richard Gasquet: 12 (2240 points)

Thanasi Kokkinakis: 71 (709 points)

Prediction: Richard Gasquet to win the match in straight sets.