Antwerp 2020: Karen Khachanov vs Zizou Bergs Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for ATP European Open

Antwerp 2020: Karen Khachanov vs Zizou Bergs Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for ATP European Open
Karen Khachanov vs Zizou Bergs

Karen Khachanov, 3rd seed at the Antwerp Open will face Zizou Bergs in Round 2. The Russian received a bye in Round 1 of the European Cup. Zizou Bergs ranked 528th in the world, won his 1st round encounter defeating Albert Ramos Vinolas in a tough two set match. The victory was his the Belgian’s first win on a tour level match.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Karen Khachanov vs Zizou Bergs
  • Date: 22nd October,2020
  • Tournament: European Open
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Venue: Antwerp, Belgium
  • Category: ATP World Tour 250 Series
  • Surface: Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: €472,590

Karen Khachanov vs Zizou Bergs: Match Preview

Karen Khachanov

Karen Khachanov comes into the tournament at the back of a disappointing loss in the quarterfinals of his home tournament in Petersburg. The Russian lost to Milos Raonic in straight sets and failed to progress into the semifinals. The 3rd seed would be looking forward for a better tournament this time around in Antwerp.

Zizou Bergs played his first tour level match against Albert Ramos Vinolas and emerged victorious in straight sets. The Belgian had failed to qualify for the European Cup three times, losing to Stefano Tsitsipas, Felix Auger Aliassime in the previous years. the 528th ranked Belgian will face a stern test in the form of Karen Khachanov in Round 2 at Antwerp.

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Karen Khachanov vs Zizou Bergs: Head-to-Head

Karen Khachanov recieved a bye in Round 1

The duo have never faced off against each other in the past and their head to head record stands at 0-0.

Karen Khachanov vs Zizou Bergs: Match Prediction

Zizou Bergs will progress into the last 8

Karen Khachanov is not having a great year on tour so far. However, he made a recent run at the French Open where he reached the last 16. Zizou Bergs would be entering this match on high confidence after his first tour level victory in Round 1. He is expected to upset the 3rd seed, Khachanov in a tough three set match and continue his run at his home tournament in Antwerp.

Match Prediction: Zizou Bergs to defeat Karen Khachanov in 3 sets

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