Botic van de Zandschulp has a history of producing big upsets on North American hard courts, particularly at the US Open, where he has previously beaten the likes of Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz. That makes him an interesting player to consider against Alex de Minaur, who is currently going through a difficult period and appears short of confidence.
Van de Zandschulp Faces A Tough Top-10 Test
- Van de Zandschulp has lost seven of his last nine second-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments.
- He has a 1–3 record against Top 10 players this year.
- Alex de Minaur has a perfect 7–0 record in second-round matches at the US Open.
- He has an 18–5 record against players outside the Top 50 this year.
HTH - Alex de Minaur leads 4-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rotterdam | QF | Indoor Hard | Alex de Minaur | 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 |
| 2025 | Doha | R16 | Hard | Alex de Minaur | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2025 | Australian Open | R1 | Hard | Alex de Minaur | 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Davis Cup | — | Hard | Alex de Minaur | 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 |
Van de Zandschulp Looks to Extend His Recent Resurgence
Botic van de Zandschulp defeated Jan Choinski in straight sets to reach the second round of the US Open, winning 6-3, 6-1, 7-6. He served 16 aces and did not lose his serve throughout the match, producing an impressive performance.
The 30-year-old struggled for consistency before the North American swing, winning only three matches across seven tournaments. However, he regained some much-needed momentum in recent weeks by reaching the fourth round in Montreal and the quarterfinals in Winston-Salem.
He heads into this clash with a 2-2 record in second-round matches at the US Open and will look to improve that record with the confidence and momentum he has gained in recent weeks.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Age | Born 04 October 1995 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 70 |
| Career High | No. 22 (29 August 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 67 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Alex de Minaur Looks to Continue His New York Success
Alex de Minaur defeated Andrea Guerrieri in straight sets to move into the second round at the US Open, winning 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. Despite losing his serve once in the third set, the Australian remained in control and secured a comfortable victory.
The Australian enjoyed a better grass-court season compared to last year but struggled to build on those results during the North American swing. He failed to defend his title in Washington and suffered an early exit in Montreal before finding some momentum by reaching the fourth round in Cincinnati.
De Minaur has played seven second-round matches at the US Open and won all seven, highlighting his impressive record at this stage. He will now look to extend that winning streak this week.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Age | Born 17 February 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 7 |
| Career High | No. 5 (13 July 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 10 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 11 |