By Tony Fairbairn

  • Jan Choinski v Botic Van De Zandschulp
  • H2H: First Meeting

NEW YORK, USA – Jan Choinski will hope to impress in his US Open first round match against former quarter-finalist Botic Van De Zandschulp.

 

 

H2H & Match Fundamentals

Jan Choinski v Botic Van De Zandschulp H2H: First Meeting US Open 2026    New York, USA   Hard (O) Prize Money: $140,000 Fourth on Court Five (21:30 BST)   Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required

Jan Choinski will hope to improve his performance level when he meets Botic Van De Zandschulp at the US Open.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)

H2H: Jan Choinski (WR 76) Botic Van De Zandschulp (WR 70) Tournament Previous Best R1 (2024)   Quarter-Final (2021) 1st Serve % 64.9 61.7 Service Games Won % 79.5 81 Break Points Saved % 61.3 61.6 2nd Serve Return Points Won % 47 49.1 Break Points Converted % 39.8 40.9

Choinski will look to serve aggressively and be proactive but it will be on return which will decide who comes out on top in this tight match.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

It’s been a mediocre season for Van De Zandschulp with the Dutchman expecting to do a little bit better than he is. However, Van De Zandschulp scored some good wins over Daniil Medvedev and Hubert Hurkacz over this hard court season. That will give the world number 70 some momentum heading into the US Open where he has some good memories including a quarter-final as well as beating Carlos Alcaraz a couple of years ago.

Choinski will be aggressive on serve and will use the backhand to pin Van De Zandschulp behind the baseline. Meanwhile, Van De Zandschulp will create angles on the forehand side and will approach the net to finish points off quickly. This is a match between two big servers who like to dictate play. It’s a winnable match for Choinski but he is coming up against a player that loves to play at the US Open.

Prediction: Van De Zandschulp in four sets.  

 

 

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