Antwerp 2020: Frances Tiafoe vs Dusan Lajovic Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for ATP European Open
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The ATP European Open tournament in Antwerp is set to have Dusan Lajovic against Frances Tiafoe. America’s Tiafoe is ranked 63 while the Serbian is ranked 25 in the charts.
The pair are looking to have a deep run in Antwerp this time around.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Frances Tiafoe vs Dusan Lajovic
- Date: 19th October 2020
- Tournament: European Open
- Round: Round of 32
- Venue: Antwerp, Belgium
- Category: ATP World Tour 250 Series
- Surface: Hard-Court
- Prize Money: €472,590
Frances Tiafoe vs Dusan Lajovic: Match Preview
The 30-years-old Serbian has had a very successful season so far. He reached the semi-finals at the Mexican Open 2020 in doubles and was a major force behind Serbia’s win at the maiden ATP Cup. Lajovic reached the quarter-finals of the German Open this year. He suffered first and second-round losses at the U.S Open and the French Open respectively.
22-years-old Tiafoe has suffered some setback this season. However, he won the challenger event in Parma last week. He also made it to the round of 16 at this year’s U.S Open where he lost to Daniil Medvedev.
Frances Tiafoe vs Dusan Lajovic: Head-to-Head
The duo has faced off against each other only once in their careers so far. This meeting came about in 2017 at the ATP Masters 1000 event of Indian Wells.
Lajovic emerged victorious in this round of 128, having won 6-3, 6-3 over Tiafoe.
Frances Tiafoe vs Dusan Lajovic: Match Prediction
The recent stats favour Dusan Lajovic over the youngster Frances Tiafoe. Lajovic has displayed a better form and consistency this year. Hence, he has a better chance to qualify in this tournament further.
Match Prediction: Dusan Lajovic wins in straight sets.
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