Kwon vs Lajovic Prediction 25 August 2026
🔊 Soon-Woo Kwon and Dušan Lajović meet in the first round of US Open qualifying on hard court. Both players carry similar form and statistics into the match, and there is no clear favourite.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two have met twice before, with Son Woo-kwon winning on both occasions.
Head-to-head statistics Kwon - Lajovic
Soon Woo Kwon Player Overview
Soon-woo Kwon arrives at this match having won five of his last nine. Three consecutive wins at his previous tournament suggest he is in decent form heading into the US Open. His hold rate is solid - he wins around 75% of his service games, which keeps him competitive even against opponents with a high first-serve percentage. A sets-won rate of 59% further supports his standing as a capable qualifier.
Match Results: Soon Woo Kwon
Dusan Lajovic Player Overview
Lajovic has also won five of his last ten matches, though his results have alternated between wins and losses with no consistent run in either direction. His hold percentage is marginally higher at around 79%, and his first-serve percentage of 64% is notably better than his opponent's. That said, his overall set-winning rate of 54% edges slightly below his opponent's. Over his last five matches he has lost three, though even in defeat Lajovic has tended to make his opponents work hard and push matches deep into games.
Match Results: Dusan Lajovic
Key factors
- In 29 of Sun Woo Kwon's last 30 matches, the total has gone over 22.5 games.
- Both players have won 5 of their last 10 matches, reflecting an even level of form.
- The average number of games per match for both players exceeds 21, which is close to the selected line.
- Their head-to-head meetings have gone Kwon's way, though none were one-sided affairs.
Expected scenario
Neither player looks set to dominate proceedings, and there's nothing in the pace or style of play to suggest a quick, one-sided match. The chances of a third set are moderate, and at least one set could go long or reach a tie-break.
Total Games Prediction
Almost every match involving Soon-Woo Kwon tends to go deep, typically requiring at least two full sets or one extended set to reach the total line. This is a consistent pattern, shaped by both his own game and the resistance he tends to draw from opponents.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Neither player heads into this match with a clear edge in form or head-to-head record - five wins apiece from their last ten matches reflects an even contest. Both players' average games per match sit consistently close to the chosen total line, and the trend towards higher game counts is particularly pronounced for Soon-woo Kwon. On that basis, our pick is Total Games - Over 21.5.
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Betting Tips: Soon Woo Kwon - Dusan Lajovic
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