US Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka vs Priscilla Hon preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (2) Aryna Sabalenka vs Priscilla Hon
Date: August 26, 2024 (Monday)
Tournament: US Open 2024
Round: First round ( Round of 128)
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, United States
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hard
Prize money: $75,000,000
Live telecast: USA - ESPN | Canada - TSN | UK - Sky Sports | India - Sony Sports
Aryna Sabalenka vs Priscilla Hon preview
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka will take on Priscilla Hon in the first round of the US Open on Monday (August 26).
Sabalenka has returned to form with a convincing title victory in Cincinnati last week. She has had a remarkable season thus far, accumulating 39 wins from 50 matches, including a successful defense of her Australian Open title. Additionally, she reached the finals of the Madrid Open and the Italian Open, but was defeated by Iga Swiatek in both instances.
The Belarusian will enter New York on the back of a quarterfinal finish in Washington and a title-winning run in Cincinnati. She defeated the likes of Elina Svitolina and Iga Swiatek en route to the finals and then overpowered Jessica Pegula to lift the title. Sabalenka defeated Pegula in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5.
Priscilla Hon, on the other hand, has played most of her tennis on the ITF Challenger circuit this year. She chalked up a title-winning run in the ITF W75 Burnie in Australia and also reached the semifinals of the ITF W35 Traralgon.
The 26-year-old will be making her first appearance on the main tour in the US Open this year. She secured a place in the main draw through the qualifiers, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova in the final round. Hon outlasted the Rakhimova in a grueling three-set bout, 7-6(4), 6-7(2), 6-4.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Priscilla Hon head-to-head
Sabalenka holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Hon. She defeated the Australian in the 2017 Mumbai Open.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Priscilla Hon odds
Odds will be updated when available.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Priscilla Hon prediction
Aryna Sabalenka was one win away from winning the US Open last year, but Coco Gauff prevented her from achieving that goal in the finals. She possesses an ideal game for hardcourts and enjoys playing an aggressive style of tennis. With seven wins in her last eight matches, she will be eager to make a deep run in New York.
Hon, on the contrary, has struggled to make an impact this season. She participated in the qualifiers of the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships but couldn't make it to the main draw. The Australian will be making her second appearance in the US Open on Monday and will be hoping to offer a formidable challenge to Sabalenka.
Considering their record at the highest level and results this season, the Belarusian is the clear favorite to come out on top. She should be able to stamp her authority in this bout and begin her campaign in New York with a win.
Pick: Sabalenka to win in straight sets.