US Open 2018: Top Ten Men's Surprise Predictions

US Open 2018: Top Ten Men’s Surprise Predictions

By Toby Oliver | Aug 21, 2018

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 10: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men's Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND – JUNE 28: Kyle Edmund of Great Britain in action during his mens singles quarter final against Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakstan during Day Seven of the Nature Valley International at Devonshire Park on June 28, 2018 in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA) /

9 – Kyle Edmund

Just like Chung, the 23-year-old Brit had an excellent semi-final run at the Australian Open, winning two matches in five sets, so he’s comfortable going the distance. This helped Edmund to get to a career high of 16 in the world. His coach Fredrik Rosengren has helped him to become a more aggressive player as well as improve his body language on court.

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Edmund’s huge serve and forehand will make him a danger at the US Open, however his form in America has been indifferent so far. He’s only won a single match since Wimbledon. Hopefully he can gain some momentum at Winston–Salem to take into the US Open.

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