Grigor Dimitrov vs Alexei Popyrin predictions, Aug 30, 2026

Aug 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

ATP US Open, on Sunday,

Dimitrov

Alexei Popyrin

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As Grigor Dimitrov prepares to face Alexei Popyrin in the first round of the ATP US Open on August 30, 2026, the matchup promises to be a compelling contest. Both players enter the tournament having secured two wins in their last five matches, indicating a reasonably balanced state of form.

Dimitrov, playing at home, will look to leverage his experience, particularly his proficiency in baseline rallies and ability to execute a versatile shot selection. His keen tactical awareness allows him to adapt his play against various opponents, yet inconsistency has occasionally hindered his performance.

Popyrin, on the other hand, brings a powerful serve and aggressive playing style, often disrupting the rhythm of his adversaries. While the Australian has shown flashes of brilliance, his vulnerability in long rallies can be exploited by a seasoned player like Dimitrov.

Bookmakers currently favor Dimitrov with odds of 1.61, equating to a 55.6% chance of victory per our model. However, with both players displaying erratic form, the potential for an upset remains. A predicted final score of 3:1 suggests a competitive showdown, though unpredictability looms. Bettors should remain cautious, as no outcome is guaranteed in this intriguing encounter.

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Dimitrov
61.4%		 Popyrin
38.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.53 2.43
MarathonBet 1.60 2.56 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.51 2.40
Pinnacle 1.53 2.40
Best for US Customers 1.52 2.37

Latest Results

27.08.26 Otto Virtanen – Grigor Dimitrov – Dimitrov G. win
26.08.26 Timofey Skatov – Grigor Dimitrov – 0:2
25.08.26 Lorenzo Giustino – Grigor Dimitrov – 0:2
14.08.26 Sebastian Baez – Grigor Dimitrov – 2:1
28.07.26 Moise Kouame – Grigor Dimitrov – Canceled		 20.08.26 Alexei Popyrin – Hugo Gaston – Popyrin A. Retired
18.08.26 Francesco Maestrelli – Alexei Popyrin – 0:2
11.08.26 Alexei Popyrin – Titouan Droguet – 0:2
07.08.26 Alexei Popyrin – Thiago Augustin Tirante – 0:2
05.08.26 Raphael Collignon – Alexei Popyrin – 0:2

Facts

  • Dimitrov is ranked ATP: 137. Popyrin is ranked ATP: 128.
  • Each of the players is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Popyrin may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Dimitrov could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Dimitrov won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 5:3. (average 1.3:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.10.24 Alexei Popyrin – Grigor Dimitrov – 0:2
    10.08.24 Grigor Dimitrov – Alexei Popyrin – 1:2
    01.09.21 Grigor Dimitrov – Alexei Popyrin – Dimitrov G. retired
    05.02.21 Alexei Popyrin – Grigor Dimitrov – 1:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Qualification

    Quarter-finals

    1 Gea A. (1) Nagal S. 2 : 0
    2 Chidekh C. Coria F. 2 : 0
    3 Mikrut L. Sanchez Izquierdo N. 2 : 0
    4 Kouame M. Basavareddy N. (32) 1 : 2
    5 Wong C. (2) Moller E. 2 : 1
    6 Neumayer L. McCabe J. (Alt) 2 : 0
    7 Squire H. Jorda Sanchis D. 1 : 2
    8 Kwon S. (RET.) Lajovic D. (30) 1 : 1
    9 Gaston H. (3) Justo G. I. 2 : 0
    10 Ilagan A. (WC) Boyer T. 2 : 1
    11 Kym J. Added D. 2 : 0
    12 Smith C. Pellegrino A. (22) 2 : 1
    13 Fearnley J. (4) Carballes Baena R. 2 : 0
    14 Pavlovic L. Varillas J. P. 2 : 1
    15 Dedura D. Ferreira Silva F. 0 : 2
    16 Coppejans K. Rodionov J. (21) 0 : 2
    17 Droguet T. (5) Rincon D. 1 : 2
    18 Lajal M. Lee J. (WC) 1 : 2
    19 Den Ouden G. Olivieri G. A. 1 : 2
    20 Prado Angelo J. C. Barrios Vera T. (31) 1 : 2
    21 Mochizuki S. (6) Milavsky D. (WC) 2 : 0
    22 Shick B. Tabur C. 2 : 0
    23 Passaro F. Gill F. 2 : 0
    24 Martin Tiffon P. Gentzsch T. (29) 0 : 2
    25 Samuel T. (7) Maestrelli F. 2 : 1
    26 Bueno G. Harris B. 0 : 2
    27 Roncadelli F. Ymer E. 0 : 2
    28 Johnson S. (WC) Garin C. (24) 1 : 2
    29 Svrcina D. (8) Meligeni Alves F. 2 : 0
    30 Smith K. Galarneau A. 0 : 2
    31 Brancaccio R. Seyboth Wild T. 0 : 2
    32 Napolitano S. McDonald M. (28) 0 : 2
    33 Virtanen O. (9) Blanchet U. 2 : 0
    34 Pinnington Jones J. Svajda T. (WC) 2 : 0
    35 Skatov T. Bailly G. A. 2 : 0
    36 Giustino L. Dimitrov G. (25) 0 : 2
    37 Jacquet K. (10) Midon L. 2 : 0
    38 Gomez F. A. Dougaz A. 0 : 2
    39 Guerrieri A. Holmgren A. 2 : 1
    40 Schwaerzler J. J. Heide G. (20) 2 : 1
    41 Bu Y. (11) Noguchi R. 2 : 1
    42 Kolar Z. Gojo B. 0 : 2
    43 Nardi L. (RET.) Cina F. 0 : 1
    44 Echargui M. Dellien H. (27) 0 : 2
    45 Piros Z. (12) Alcala Gurri M. 2 : 0
    46 Martinez P. Glinka D. 0 : 2
    47 Kasnikowski M. Budkov Kjaer N. 1 : 2
    48 Sakellaridis S. O’Connell C. (17) 0 : 2
    49 Mejia N. (13) Draxl L. 1 : 2
    50 Daniel T. Johnson A. (WC) 1 : 2
    51 Secord J. (WC) Schoolkate T. 0 : 2
    52 Hong S. C. Basilashvili N. (19) 2 : 0
    53 Gaubas V. (14) Feldbausch K. 2 : 0
    54 Cecchinato M. Broady L. 2 : 0
    55 Bertola R. Moro Canas A. 2 : 0
    56 Wendelken H. Travaglia S. (26) 2 : 1
    57 Rocha H. (15) Mmoh M. 2 : 0
    58 Tomic B. Harris L. 1 : 2
    59 Onclin G. Sachko V. 0 : 2
    60 Bolt A. Llamas Ruiz P. (18) 0 : 2
    61 Ofner S. (16) Nishikori K. (WC) 1 : 2
    62 Antonius M. (WC) Searle H. 2 : 0
    63 Clarke J. (Alt) Sakamoto R. 1 : 2
    64 Djere L. Muller A. (23) 0 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Gea A. (1) Chidekh C. 2 : 1
    2 Mikrut L. Basavareddy N. (32) 0 : 2
    3 Wong C. (2) Neumayer L. 2 : 0
    4 Jorda Sanchis D. Lajovic D. (30) 0 : 2
    5 Gaston H. (3) Ilagan A. 2 : 0
    6 Kym J. Smith C. 1 : 2
    7 Fearnley J. (4) Pavlovic L. 2 : 1
    8 Ferreira Silva F. Rodionov J. (21) 1 : 2
    9 Rincon D. Lee J. 2 : 1
    10 Olivieri G. A. Barrios Vera T. (31) 0 : 2
    11 Mochizuki S. (6) Shick B. 2 : 0
    12 Passaro F. Gentzsch T. (29) 2 : 0
    13 Samuel T. (7) Harris B. 2 : 1
    14 Ymer E. Garin C. (24) 0 : 2
    15 Svrcina D. (8) Galarneau A. 2 : 0
    16 Seyboth Wild T. McDonald M. (28) 0 : 2
    17 Virtanen O. (9) Pinnington Jones J. 2 : 1
    18 Skatov T. Dimitrov G. (25) 0 : 2
    19 Jacquet K. (10) Dougaz A. 1 : 2
    20 Guerrieri A. Schwaerzler J. J. 2 : 1
    21 Bu Y. (11) Gojo B. 2 : 0
    22 Cina F. Dellien H. (27) 2 : 1
    23 Piros Z. (12) Glinka D. 2 : 1
    24 Budkov Kjaer N. O’Connell C. (17) 0 : 2
    25 Draxl L. Johnson A. 2 : 0
    26 Schoolkate T. Hong S. C. 2 : 0
    27 Gaubas V. (14) Cecchinato M. 2 : 0
    28 Bertola R. Wendelken H. 1 : 2
    29 Rocha H. (15) Harris L. 1 : 2
    30 Sachko V. Llamas Ruiz P. (18) 1 : 2
    31 Nishikori K. Antonius M. 2 : 0
    32 Sakamoto R. Muller A. (23) 2 : 0

    Final

    1 Gea A. (1) Basavareddy N. (32) 0 : 2
    2 Wong C. (2) Lajovic D. (30) 2 : 0
    3 Gaston H. (3) Smith C. 2 : 1
    4 Fearnley J. (4) Rodionov J. (21) 1 : 2
    5 Rincon D. Barrios Vera T. (31) 0 : 2
    6 Mochizuki S. (6) Passaro F. 0 : 2
    7 Samuel T. (7) Garin C. (RET.) (24) 1 : 1
    8 Svrcina D. (8) McDonald M. (28) 2 : 1
    9 Virtanen O. (9) Dimitrov G. (WO.) (25)
    10 Dougaz A. Guerrieri A. 0 : 2
    11 Bu Y. (11) Cina F. 1 : 2
    12 Piros Z. (12) O’Connell C. (RET.) (17) 1 : 1
    13 Draxl L. Schoolkate T. 1 : 2
    14 Gaubas V. (14) Wendelken H. 1 : 2
    15 Harris L. Llamas Ruiz P. (18) 2 : 0
    16 Nishikori K. Sakamoto R. 0 : 2

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