Mikhail Youzhny vs. Martin Klizan
Russian veteran of 34 years is the artisan of many dramatic matches in Grand Slam tournaments. Almost no major tournament in which Mikhail Youzhny not offer at least one spectacular match. ATP number 61 has a superior balance hard in 2016, 24-6 but most of his victories have come in smaller tournaments. On the other hand, Slovakia is ranked slightly favorite although failed to win any match on hard surfaces outdoors. However, Martin Klizan 2-0 lead in direct duels, very balanced two matches decided in the fifth set tiebreak – St. Petersburg 67 64 76 67 62 76 in 2012 and in Munich in 2014.
Dudi Sela vs Pablo Cuevas
Dudi Sela has a huge experience hard with over 300 victories. Cuevas other side is a typical zgurist. The two have met once here in the opening round at the US Open last year and South Americans won 3-1 in sets, score 61. Now 62 36 64 Pablo Cuevas comes with more defeats than victories cement. Israeli think it has the ability to confuse his adversary much better placed, thanks to its atypical game very quickly and several improvisations.
Sergy Stakhovsky vs Gastao Elias
East Europe has direct matches with the Portuguese 2-0 in 25 years. Gastao Elias has only 2 wins hard in the current season, 7 cement appearances, but has better ranking because he had very good results on clay. Ukrainian for 30 years has experienced rapid superior land, a game better suited for this type of surface. Lusitania has not ever played the main draw at the US Open, unlike Stakhovsky, which has points to defend here after 3rd round last year.
