Newport 2024: Reilly Opelka vs Mackenzie McDonald preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick | Hall of Fame Open

Match Details

Fixture: (WC) Reilly Opelka vs Mackenzie McDonald

Date: July 18, 2024

Tournament: Hall of Fame Open 2024

Round: Quarterfinal

Venue: International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, US

Category: ATP 250

Surface: Grass

Prize Money: $661,585

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN+.

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Reilly Opelka vs Mackenzie McDonald preview

Opelka is making a comeback from a long injury lay-off on his home soil at the Hall of Fame Open. The 26-year-old American is playing in his first tournament in almost two years. He has undergone several surgeries in the recent past.

Opelka, however, has won his two matches convincingly so far. In the first round, he beat Constant Lestienne 6-1 2-6 7-6 (2) and then toppled Adrian Mannarino, the top-seed, 6-4 3-6 6-4.

McDonald, meanwhile, beat Rinku Hijikata 4-6 7-6 (4) 6-2 in the first round and then prevailed over Billy Harris 6-3 6-4 in the second round. He has looked in good touch so far. The older American is approaching 30, but still looks quite fit and is usually able to hold his own in baseline exchanges.

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Reilly Opelka vs Mackenzie McDonald head-to-head

The two players have played each other only once, with Opelka winning. Opelka thus leads their head-to-head 1-0.

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Reilly Opelka vs Mackenzie McDonald odds

Player	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Reilly Opelka
Mackenzie McDonald

(Odds to be updated)

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Reilly Opelka vs Mackenzie McDonald prediction

Opelka's big serve is an asset to have on any surface and any condition, but more so on grass. He savors the fast conditions at Newport's lush green courts and has blasted 35 aces in his two matches in the tournament so far. He will once again look to serve his way through to the semi-final.

However, the big American is still not very comfortable moving around on the court. McDonald will try to exploit that weakness of his by making him move quite frequently. Still, McDonald's defensive skills will be put to a stern test against Opelka's powerful game.

Mcdonald will also be relatively fresh for the match, having played a fewer set in the tournament. Hence, if the match goes into the third set, he will be the favorite to win, as it might be a bit too much for Opelka to play three successive three-setters.

McDonald will, therefore, be the slight favorite to win the match. He might be able to sneak through in a long match.

Pick: McDonald to win in three sets