The ATP San Jose Open continues on Wednesday, and the day's play contains a number of intriguing contests

Round one will continue with a match between Ryan Sweeting and Ivo Karlovic. Karlovic has been dropping down the rankings in recent years, but is still a threat with his big serve. He enters the match as the favourite, but will need to be wary of Sweeting. The young American is a very capable player, and he outlined this fact with a straight sets victory over Daniel Gimeno-Traver in the Australian Open last month.

There will be another round one match on Wednesday, with Robert Kendrick up against Igor Kunitsyn. Kendrick is considered by many to be the favourite, though there really doesn't seem to be a lot to choose between the two competitors. Both are ranked around the top hundred, and both are experienced professionals. This could be a fascinating match.

The opening second round match of the day will be played by Richard Berankis and Donald Young. Berankis is hotly tipped to succeed here, following an accomplished victory over No. 6 seed Benjamin Becker in round one. Young could prove to be a dangerous opponent, though he's yet to reach the heights that people predicted he would a few years back. The young American has a career singles record of 13-44 on the tour, which is something that he needs to improve on. He seems destined for an uphill struggle here.

The final singles match sees Milos Raonic up against James Blake. Blake, a former world No. 4, is considered the underdog here against the young gun. Raonic has attracted plenty of attention in recent weeks, following his superb displays at the Australian Open. The fans here will be looking forward to another solid performance from him, and should see plenty more big serves. He fired 20 aces against No. 4 seed Xavier Malisse in round one.


Order of play (All times GMT)


Round 1 matches


17:45    Ryan Sweeting   v   Ivo Karlovic            

20:45    Robert Kendrick   v   Igor Kunitsyn


Round 2 matches


19:15    Richard Berankis   v   Donald Young            

23:00    James Blake   v   Milos Raonic