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Kazakh novice Timpfey Skatov has made it through the qualifiers and he has been handed a tough draw against the big-serving Hubert Hurkacz in the first round of the US Open
START DATE/TIME: Tuesday 27th August, 2024, UK – not before 4:00pm / US ET – not before 11:00am / US PT – not before 8:00am
VENUE: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
SURFACE: Outdoor hard
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2 & ABC)
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+
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TIMOFEY SKATOV VS HUBERT HURKACZ PREDICTION
Timofey Skatov has made it through to the main draw for a second year in a row after progressing through three rounds of qualifying matches. The talented Kazakh 23-year-old beat some experienced foes like Facundo Bagnis and fought back from a set down against Brit Billy Harris to earn this great opportunity.
He has earned the right to meet big-serving but fragile Pole Hubert Hurkacz. The 27-year-old recovered from his meniscus injury that he suffered at Wimbledon but then had to withdraw in Cincinnati last week with a calf problem when he was losing to Frances Tiafoe.
His physical condition has to be a major concern but he will be hoping his serve will largely get him through a match like this. He could well hold a bit back here which could also leave him a little vulnerable but his serve should be enough to see him progress although approach his matches with caution right now.
TIMOFEY SKATOV VS HUBERT HURKACZ TIP: HUBERT HURKACZ TO WIN