2021 US Open First Round – Jenson Brooksby vs Mikael Ymer Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Jenson Brooksby vs Mikael Ymer taking place? Jenson Brooksby vs Mikael Ymer will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
When is Jenson Brooksby vs Mikael Ymer on and what time does it start? Tuesday 31st August, 2021 – not before 20:30 (UK)
What surface is Jenson Brooksby vs Mikael Ymer being played on? Jenson Brooksby vs Mikael Ymer will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Jenson Brooksby vs Mikael Ymer on in the UK? Amazon have exclusive rights to show the 2021 US Open in the UK so it is worth checking the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs for Jenson Brooksby vs Mikael Ymer
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THE LOWDOWN
JENSON BROOKSBY
20-year-old Jenson Brooskby is a player touted for greatness on tour whose playstyle is garnering plenty of praise from fellow players. The world number 99 broke the top 100 earlier this month after a stunning run to the Washington Open semi-finals, where he beat Frances Tiafoe and Felix Auger-Aliassime amongst others. Brooksby also reached his first ATP final last month, where he lost to Kevin Anderson in the Hall of Fame Open final.
MIKAEL YMER
World number 72 Mikael Ymer moved up 18 places this week in the ATP world rankings after reaching his first final on tour at the Winston-Salem Open. The Swede is close to his best ranking so far at 67th that he achieved last year before covid-19 suspended the season as one of plenty of young tennis players whose rise was hampered by the pandemic. Ymer has reached the third round of both the Australian Open and Roland-Garros this season.
THE PREDICTION
This is a must-watch match for tennis fans looking to players of the future, especially in the rising star of 20-year-old Jenson Brooksby. The American has enjoyed an incredible summer on the North American swing with an ATP 250 final and a 500 semi-final reached and he clearly fears nobody right now with an aggressive, entertaining style. Mikael Ymer is the elder man at 22 but he lost a good half a year of momentum last season when the pandemic hit and his performances at Grand Slams this year suggest he will be well inside the top 50 sooner rather than later. Given his loss a few days ago at Winston-Salem and the fact that Brooksby will be well backed by an anticipating home crowd, take the American to reach the second round.
