ATP Acapulco Open 2021: Felix Auger Aliassime vs Sebastian Korda – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Abierto Mexicano Telcel
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Felix Auger Aliassime vs Sebastian Korda
Felix Auger Aliassime, seventh seed at the Acapulco Open will face Sebastian Korda in the second round clash on Wednesday. Both players won their respective first round matches with comfortable ease and will look to continue their good form. The Canadian is ranked 18th in the world, whereas, Korda is ranked 92nd.
Match Details:
- Tournament: Acapulco Open 2021
- Match: Felix Auger Aliassime vs Sebastian Korda
- Round: Second Round (Round of 16)
- Date: 16th March, 2021
- Tournament Prize Money: $1,053,560
- Venue: Acapulco, Mexico
- Surface: Hard Court
Felix Auger Aliassime vs Sebastian Korda: Match Preview
Felix Auger Aliassime defeated Tennys Sandgren in straight sets in the first round. The Canadian managed to win the first set easily, but had to battle it out in the second set, winning it in a tiebreaker. Aliassime last played at the Rotterdam Open, where he was knocked out in the first round by Kei Nishikori.
Sebastian Korda who rose to fame after his French Open run last year, defeated Marin Cilic in straight sets in the first round. Korda outplayed the US Open 2014 champion, dropping just seven games in the entire match. The American last played at the Open Sud de France, where he lost to Lorenzo Sonego in the last 16.
Felix Auger Aliassime vs Sebastian Korda: Head-to-Head
The duo have never faced against each other and as a result, the head to head record stands at 0-0.
Felix Auger Aliassime vs Sebastian Korda: Match Prediction
The second round clash between the two players promises to be a thriller. Both players are coming into the second round after impressive victories. Although, Auger Aliassime is the favorite to win this encounter by virtue of his higher ranking, one must take nothing away from Sebastian Korda. The American can defeat top players on his day and is one of the most exciting prospects on the circuit. Korda will just edge out the Canadian in three sets and create an upset.
Match Prediction: Sebastian Korda to win in three sets
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