Draxl vs Johnson Prediction 26 August 2026
🔊 Liam Draxl and Andrew Johnson meet in the second round of US Open qualifying on hard courts. Neither player heads in with a clear edge in recent results. The statistics on sets and games suggest a competitive match.
Head-to-Head
📊 Liam Draxl and Andrew Johnson have no previous meetings on record.
Liam Draxl Player Overview
Liam Draxl arrives at the qualifying round having won six of his last ten matches. In his most recent outing he beat Nicolas Mayut comfortably, though before that he lost to Andres Andrade and Daniel Merida Aguilar. He holds serve in around 68% of his service games - a solid figure at this level. His first-serve percentage averages 66%, with 58% of first-serve points won. Over his last ten matches he has won four in straight sets, but also suffered two bagel defeats, which points to some inconsistency in his results. His matches average 21-22 games, and his set-winning rate sits just above half of all sets played.
Match Results: Liam Draxl
Andrew Johnson Player Overview
Andrew Johnson has won five of his last ten matches, with his results following a similarly inconsistent pattern of wins and losses. In the previous qualifying round he beat Taro Daniel, though he had earlier lost at junior Wimbledon. His hold percentage stands at just 24%, pointing to real difficulties on serve. That said, a 49% points-won rate and reasonable consistency in sets won suggest he is capable of competing against higher-ranked opponents. Most of his matches go beyond 22 games, and the scorelines frequently involve extended sets or a deciding third.
Match Results: Andrew Johnson
Key factors
- Both players average more than 21 games per match.
- Neither player holds a consistent edge in sets won.
- Recent matches have frequently gone to two tight sets or pushed towards a third.
- Serve and return statistics don't point to a clear favourite.
Expected scenario
This looks like a fairly even match - neither player stands out enough in the key areas of their game to suggest a quick finish. The chances of a third set are moderate, with both players capable of taking their moments through sporadic runs or extended sets.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both players have posted similar numbers in games and sets won, and neither has been consistently dominant over the past month. The stats suggest this second-round qualifying match at the US Open could go deep, with long sets or a deciding third very much on the cards. Our pick is Total Games - Over 20.5.
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Betting Tips: Liam Draxl - Andrew Johnson
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