The round of 128 match of US Open 2023 between Marcos Giron and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take place on August 28.
Marcos Giron is having a decent season on the main tennis tour this year, but his upcoming participation in the US Open, his home Grand Slam event, is marked by a tough record. He arrives with a three-game losing streak overall and a more significant five-game losing streak on US hardcourts, which began back in March at the Indian Wells Masters. In two of his three first-round matches in Grand Slam events this year, there have been instances of at least one player winning a set with a score of 6-0. For instance, he suffered a comprehensive defeat against Daniil Medvedev in Melbourne (0-6, 1-6, 2-6) and also won two sets 6-0 against Hamad Medjedovic in Paris (6-0, 6-2, 1-6, 6-0).
Overcoming the emotional blow of a heartbreaking defeat at Wimbledon last month, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina rebounded impressively by making it to the semifinals at the Toronto Masters. This remarkable journey included notable back-to-back wins against Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud. However, just when his recovery seemed promising, the Spanish player faced another setback as he had to retire during his match against Novak Djokovic at the Cincinnati Masters. The talented 24-year-old has reached the round of 16 in two out of his last three appearances in this tournament’s main draw. His only other involvement ended in a first-round elimination due to physical issues, involving a five-set loss to the underdog Marco Trungelliti in 2021.
| Marcos Giron vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 28, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | US Open |
| Stage | Round of 128 |
| Time (India) | 10:00 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Michael Mmoh | 3-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Diego Schwartzman | 4-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Tommy Paul | 3-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Holger Rune | 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Emil Ruusuvuori | 7-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 4-6, 0-0 (retired) (L) |
| Tomas Martin Etcheverry | 6-3, 6-3 (W) |
| Alex De Minaur | 1-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Mackenzie McDonald | 6-4, 6-2 (W) |
| Casper Ruud | 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 (W) |
In their previous meetings, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina holds a 1-0 advantage. Known for often participating in extended matches during Grand Slam tournaments, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if his opening-round clash with the skilled yet underestimated Marcos Giron turns into an enthralling and enjoyable contest.
The round of 128 match of US Open 2023 between Marcos Giron and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will take place on August 28.
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