De Minaur looking good, will win US Open

Is this a jinx thread? I do think there is a place for de Minaur in the pantheon of next generation players to win slams, but this OP reeks of jinx. Are you scared he might counterpunch his way to the U.S. Open? Here's to hoping de Minaur can do it. Other than his odd fashion choices including haircuts and mustache, I enjoy watching him play.
 
Playing like a young Lleyton Hewitt circa 2001.
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No way. he plays way to defensive to win the US Open. I feel like his shots lack power, to hit through players like Thiem. Not a good matchup for him! I'm personally not a fan of players who can only counterpunch/retrieve, prefer those who have a good balance of both, some variety and can 'turn defense into offense'. The demon is not one of those players. He's yet to show me anything impressive, solid win of Khachanov, but his ball bashing was a good matchup for Alex tbh. Thiem bashes as well, but is more accomplished overall.
 
I've retired my crystal ball for the rest of the Open. The minute Rublev beat Berry that was it for me.

I hope Thiem or Zverev takes it but honestly all bets are off for me at this stage.

Definitely one of the wackiest and most unpredictable majors ever, and thoroughly entertaining from start to finish.
 
I've retired my crystal ball for the rest of the Open. The minute Rublev beat Berry that was it for me.

I hope Thiem or Zverev takes it but honestly all bets are off for me at this stage.

Definitely one of the wackiest and most unpredictable majors ever, and thoroughly entertaining from start to finish.

Funny to think we all expected something totally predictable.
 
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