ATP Cup 2021: Dusan Lajovic vs Milos Raonic- Match Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

ATP Cup 2021: Dusan Lajovic vs Milos Raonic- Match Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Dusan Lajovic vs Milos Raonic
Dusan Lajovic vs Milos Raonic

Serbian second seed Dusan Lajovic will face Canadian second seed Milos Raonic in the No.2 Singles match at the ATP Cup 2021. World No.14 Raonic is a tennis veteran, and be a tough opponent to No.26 Lajovic.

Match Details:

  • Date: 2nd February, 2021
  • Tournament: ATP Cup 2021
  • Fixture: Dusan Lajovic vs Milos Raonic
  • Round: Group stage
  • Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
  • Category: ATP Cup
  • Surface: Acrylic Hard-court
  • Prize Money: $7,500,000

Dusan Lajovic vs Milos Raonic: Match Preview

Milos Raonic
Milos Raonic

Lajovic was also the part of the title winning Serbian team, who claimed this tournament last year. The 30-year old stunned the odds last year. He defeated superior ranked players like Karen Khachanov, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Benoît Paire on the way to his finals appearance. After his title win at ATP Cup 2020, Lajovic’s next best performance came at the German Open, where he reached the quarter-final.

Raonic enters this competition after he reached the semifinals at the Paris Masters 2020. Eventually champion Daniil Medvedev defeated him in that contest. Before that, he reached the quarterfinals of the European Open and the semifinal of the Italian Open. This kind of form will be a weapon in Raonic’s arsenal, when he faces Lajovic.

Dusan Lajovic vs Milos Raonic: Head-to-Head

Dusan Lajovic
Dusan Lajovic

Both the men have clashed against each other twice in the past. With both of them winning one contest each. Lajovic emerged victor of their last encounter. They met at the Italian Open’s round of 32 match. Lajovic defeated Raonic in three sets. While, the Canadian won the first match-up at the Cincinnati Masters 2018.

Dusan Lajovic vs Milos Raonic: Match Prediction

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Milos Raonic

This will be close contest. Lajovic won the latest clash between these two men, but Raonic has form in his side. He has advanced to the latter stages of last three tournaments he has played. The Serbian will look to take the advantage of his prior form at this very same tournament. But, Raonic’s current form will carry him over the line against Lajovic.

Match Prediction: Milos Raonic will win this match in three sets.

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