Analysis for Ferrer-Dolgopolov (ATP US Open)

Head-to-head record 1:0

Ukrainian player Alexandr Dolgopolov Jr. will face David Ferrer of Spain in the first round at US Open. Dolgopolov is an offensive baseliner, he employs a fairly traditional technique with his forehand, double-handed backhand and serve, but is notable in the degree of power with which he hits his shots. He was prone to inconsistency but his latest results were more than solid. He was impressive on both clay and hard court tournaments in this year (he defeated James Blake in New Haven or Fernando Gonzalez at Roland Garros). Dolgopolov will play Spanish clay court specialist David Ferrer.

Ferrer is especially known for his fighting spirit and unwillingness to concede defeat. He is known as a particularly dangerous clay court player, though he has had several respectable results on hard courts as well. He is an experienced player who broke into the top 10 in the ATP Tour singles rankings for the first time in 2006. His highest ranking to date is World No. 4, which he reached in 2008. However, he has been struggling a bit since that time and his latest results are unconvincing. We are not saying that Dolgopolov must win but his odds are too high for us (they were playing in Cincinnati two weeks ago and Ferrer win 2:1).