After a rain-impacted Day 1 in Cincinnati, first-round action will continue on Friday at the ATP 1000 tournament. LWOT previews and predicts the exciting matches ahead of a star-studded weekend, with this set of matches featuring 2022 champion Borna Coric.
ATP Cincinnati Day 2 Predictions
Miomir Kecmanović vs Ethan Quinn
Head-to-head: First meeting
Quinn has battled through a steady 2025 season, though Kecmanovic’s been a bit more consistent through the year, which won him an ATP 250 title earlier in February. Quinn will play at this tournament for the first time in his career, something that should be exciting for the home athlete, but Kecmanovic has to be the favorite based on his experience. The Serb is 1-1 against American opponents throughout the summer.
Prediction: Kecmanovic in 3
Tristan Boyer vs Brandon Holt
Head-to-head: First meeting
This should be a great all-American clash. Boyer had a breakout end of 2024 at the ATP Challenger Tour level, though his form has faltered since then. Holt’s steady results have increased his ranking, as his ranking briefly crested the Top 100 earlier this summer, a career high ranking. Look for Holt to win this match with his consistent baseline game.
Prediction: Holt in 3
Luca Nardi vs Thiago Tirante
Head-to-head: First meeting
Neither player should feel like the heavy favorite in this match, with both Nardi and Tirante unable to make a big breakthrough on hard courts this season. Nardi fell in qualifying here and will make an appearance in this event as a lucky loser, while Tirante upset top-seeded Arthur Cazaux in qualifying earlier in the week. Such a win could give the Argentinian the confidence he needs to win his second career ATP 1000 match on hard courts.
Prediction: Tirante in 3
Borna Coric vs Emilio Nava
Head-to-head: First meeting
Coric’s form has nosedived over the past few years, though he knows how to play well on these courts as the 2022 champion — a title win that saw him upset multiple Top 10 players, including Rafael Nadal. Nava is an exciting American to watch, however, and he’s had some exciting runs on hard courts at tournaments such as Los Cabos. He also qualified for the main draw without dropping a set, giving him some always-needed matchplay ahead of this Center Court matchup. Unfortunately for Coric, he hasn’t won a tour-level match on hard courts this season, and Nava’s confidence at home might put heavy pressure on the former champion.
Prediction: Nava in 3
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