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James Duckworth vs Tristan Boyer — US Open 1R Preview
🧠 Form & Context
James Duckworth (No. 106, age 33)
- 🇦🇺 Veteran grinder still competing well on tour.
- 📈 US summer: Los Cabos QF (d. Mannarino, Davidovich Fokina), Toronto R2 (d. Shang); entered here as LL after Q3 loss to Piros.
- 🏟️ Slams: Only 2 US Open MD wins in 12 appearances; 27 R1 exits in 37 Slam appearances overall.
- 💡 Game: Solid serve + FH combo, big experience; durability over Bo5 has been an issue.
Tristan Boyer (No. 113, age 24)
- 🇺🇸 Wildcard debutant in the US Open main draw.
- 📊 2025: 16–25 overall, better on hard (11–9).
- 🚀 Highlights: AO R2 as qualifier (5-set win vs Coria); Masters wins at Indian Wells, Toronto, Cincinnati.
- 📉 Dipped on clay/grass; revived on US hard (d. Kovacevic in Toronto, d. Holt in Cincinnati).
- 💡 Style: Aggressive baseliner, thrives on home hard; seeking steadier tour-level consistency.
🔍 Match Breakdown
Experience vs. hunger: Duckworth has the miles and the know-how, but his Slam history keeps the door ajar. Boyer’s résumé shows he can pop in big hard-court spots, even if week-to-week form wobbles.
Physical factor: Best-of-five has bitten Duckworth before. Boyer already owns a five-set Slam win this season, and should welcome longer rallies if he’s managing nerves.
Momentum & cues: Duckworth’s Mexico/Los Cabos run was a positive signal, yet converting that to Slam stability remains the hurdle. Boyer’s wildcard shot at home, plus recent Masters scalps, give him belief to ride the crowd and extend sets.
Keys: Duckworth needs routine holds and veteran composure in breakers. Boyer
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