Alexander Bublik vs Dominic Thiem: US Open 2023 Preview, Schedule, Date, Form Guide, Head to Head, Live Streaming

Alexander Bublik showcased a rising trajectory during the grass court season, notably clinching the Halle title, which propelled him to a promising Wimbledon run, reaching the round of 16. However, his form didn’t carry over to the US Open preparations. He encountered setbacks, suffering defeats in consecutive matches – first to Gael Monfils in Washington, then to Hubert Hurkacz at the Toronto Masters. A common thread emerged in his Grand Slam losses this year, with all three matches stretching to the full distance. Notably, he faced a bagel in two of these encounters. The initial instance was against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Australian Open opening round, followed by a similar outcome against Giulio Zeppieri in the French Open first round.

Dominic Thiem’s preparation for the US Open was hampered by illness, forcing his withdrawal from the recent ATP Winston-Salem event. Consequently, he lacks match practice on hard courts since March. This year, he’s played only two matches on US hard courts, both resulting in losses – against Adrian Mannarino at Indian Wells Masters and Lorenzo Sonego at Miami Masters. Despite returning from an injury break last year, the former world #3 struggles to find consistent form due to persistent fitness issues. Despite a notable runner-up finish in Kitzbuhel this month, ongoing fitness concerns impede his momentum. While Thiem triumphed in the 2020 pandemic-hit US Open against strong opponents, like Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, he hasn’t secured a victory at the venue since that significant win.

Match facts

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Form guide

Alexander Bublik

Dominic Thiem

Head to head

In their previous encounter at the 2019 French Open (Round 2), Dominic Thiem holds a 1-0 advantage in head-to-head matchups against Alexander Bublik. Both players might view the draw positively, considering Bublik’s inconsistent track record and Thiem’s current form, marred by fitness issues and not at its peak. Based on their 2023 performances, Bublik could be considered the frontrunner. Yet, it’s important to note that Bublik’s unpredictability makes any result feasible when he’s involved in a match.

Alexander Bublik vs Dominic Thiem date

The round of 128 match of US Open 2023 between Alexander Bublik and Dominic Thiem will take place on August 28.

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