Damir Dzumhur vs Hubert Hurkacz Prediction U.S. Open - New York · Aug 31, 2026

Analysis

This is a classic first-round contrast in styles on a fast New York hard court. Hubert Hurkacz is one of the biggest servers on tour, and the quick, high-bouncing surface at Flushing Meadows amplifies his main weapon: free points, short holds and very few break chances against him. Damir Dzumhur is a compact, defensive counter-puncher who thrives on long rallies, absorbing pace and outlasting opponents — a template that works far better on clay or slow courts than against a 6'5 server who never lets a rally start. Best-of-five gives Dzumhur more time to find rhythm and read the serve, which is his one realistic path, but it also removes the single-set variance that a shorter format would offer him. Expect Hurkacz to control the baseline exchanges with the forehand and finish comfortably, with Dzumhur's best chance being one tight set decided by a tiebreak.