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Zachary Svajda vs. Zsombor Piros Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds for US Open 2025 Round – 1

Two qualifiers collide as Svajda chases ATP momentum against debutant Piros.

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The US Open first round will feature an intriguing clash between qualifiers Zachary Svajda and Zsombor Piros, both hoping to turn Challenger success into a Grand Slam breakthrough. Svajda, who turned professional in 2019, is still chasing his first ATP main-draw victory but has been a consistent performer on the Challenger and ITF circuits, collecting nine titles.

Svajda’s 2025 season has been streaky, though July stood out with titles at the Hall of Fame Open and the Lexington Open. He also made a semifinal run in Ilkley and reached the quarterfinals in Nonthaburi III, though most of his other tournaments ended in early exits or qualifying losses. Statistically, Svajda has delivered 26 aces in main-draw play this year, winning 68% of first-serve points and converting 47% of 17 break point opportunities.

The US Open men's singles main draw is waiting for Zachary Svajda! pic.twitter.com/38sSp899x1
— USTA (@usta) August 22, 2025

Piros, meanwhile, steps into his very first ATP Tour-level event, arriving with strong Challenger credentials. The 25-year-old Hungarian has collected 12 singles titles across the Challenger and ITF tours, highlighted this season by wins in Ostrava and Tunis. He also reached the final in Oeiras II, added semifinal runs in Hersonissos, and made quarterfinal appearances in Oeiras I, Menorca, Madrid, Prostejov, Zug, and most recently Cordenons.

Piros Zsombor pályafutása során először főtáblára jutott egy Grand Slam-tornán! 👏🇭🇺https://t.co/PKeOijoKzd
— Eurosport Hungary (@EurosportHU) August 22, 2025

Zachary Svajda vs. Zsombor Piros Head-to-Head Record

Zachary Svajda and Zsombor Piros do not have a head-to-head yet.

Zachary Svajda vs. Zsombor Piros Comparison

Zachary Svajda	Category	Zsombor Piros
145	Current Ranking	156
7-18	Career W-L	11-7
1-2	YTD W-L	0
0	Career Titles	0
0	Grand Slams	0
0	YTD Titles	0

Zachary Svajda vs. Zsombor Piros Prediction

Svajda’s stronger serve and proven ability to close out matches on hard courts should carry him through, but Piros’ gritty baseline game makes him a dangerous opponent, but the American has the edge.

From 2-5 0-15 down in the second set Zachary Svajda wins 20 of the last 22 points and gets a straight sets win

6-3 7-5 vs. Beibit Zhukayev to reach the US Open QR3 pic.twitter.com/xJDjW9Rxiv
— Mario Boccardi (@boccardi_marioo) August 21, 2025

Prediction: Zachary Svajda in straight sets

Zachary Svajda vs. Zsombor Piros US Open 2025 Betting Odds

Svajda enters as the 21/50 favorite, with bookmakers leaning on his recent Challenger titles and sharper hard-court record. Piros sits at 39/20, reflecting both his inexperience at the ATP level and his Challenger experience.

Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:

Zachary Svajda: 21/50

Zsombor Piros: 39/20

Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via BetMGM):

Total Sets Under 4.5: 8/25

Total Sets Over 4.5: 49/20

Total Games Under 41.5: 4/9

Total Game Over 41.5: 33/20

Svajda Set 1 Winner: 11/20

Piros Set 1 Winner: 29/20

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