Get ready for an exciting day of tennis at the ATP 250 Delray Beach Open! With seven American players in the lineup, the action is heating up in South Florida. But here's where it gets controversial... Who will come out on top in the highly anticipated match between Sebastian Korda and Mackenzie McDonald? And what about the other matches? Let's dive into our predictions for Day 2, including the early afternoon Center Court showdown between Aleksandar Kovacevic and Zachary Svajda, and the clash between Adam Walton and Gabriel Diallo. But first, let's take a closer look at the top-seed match that could shake up the tournament.
Top-Seed Showdown: Sebastian Korda vs. Mackenzie McDonald
Both players are far from their peak form, but they both have strong experience at the Delray Beach Open. McDonald reached the semifinals in 2019 and 2023, while Korda made it to the final in 2021. While McDonald had to retire in his most recent ATP Challenger Tour match, Korda has been more convincing in 2026. He nearly upset Taylor Fritz at the ATP 500 Dallas event last week, who is notably the top seed of the Delray Beach Open. So, who will come out on top in this highly anticipated match? Our prediction: Korda in 2 sets.
Early Afternoon Showdown: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Zachary Svajda
This match feels like a good litmus test for both players. Kovacevic won the pair's two meetings in either qualifying or lower-level tournaments, but Svajda has compiled an impressive 12-2 record in 2026, which featured an ATP Challenger title victory in San Diego. Both Americans will want to start a solid run on home soil. Our prediction: Svajda in 3 sets.
Afternoon Clash: Adam Walton vs. Gabriel Diallo
Diallo is 2-5 on the season so far, but a strong performance against eventual Dallas champion Ben Shelton was a good result for the Canadian last week. Walton is a lucky loser this week, as he has yet to win a tour-level match this season. The Aussie may be able to persist in the longer rallies, but he'll have to be clinical against Diallo’s strong serve. The Canadian has a bit more upside to his tennis, if he’s consistent. Our prediction: Diallo in 2 sets.
Evening Showdown: Miomir Kecmanovic vs. Mattia Bellucci
Kecmanovic is the defending champion this week, after he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a thrilling 2025 finale. He’ll headline the first evening session match against Bellucci, who has a career hard count win record of under 40%, and sits just outside the Top 100. The Italian recently took a hit in the rankings, but he should have nothing to lose against a player surely facing some pressure with points to defend. Kecmanovic has enough weapons to win, but it may be close. Our prediction: Kecmanovic in 3 sets.
Stay tuned for more predictions and previews as the action heats up at the ATP 250 Delray Beach Open! And don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments. Who do you think will come out on top in the controversial matches?
