ATP Dubai Open 2021: Aljaž Bedene vs Lorenzo Giustino-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

ATP Dubai Open 2021: Aljaž Bedene vs Lorenzo Giustino-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Aljaž Bedene and Lorenzo Giustino

Aljaž Bedene will take on Lorenzo Giustino in the second round of the Dubai Open 2021. Bedene is currently the World no.59 on the ATP rankings and Giustino is the World no.163.  

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Dubai Open 2021
  • Match: Aljaž Bedene vs Lorenzo Giustino
  • Round: Second Round 
  • Date: 16th March, 2021
  • Prize Money: $19,620
  • Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Aljaž Bedene vs Lorenzo Giustino: Preview

Aljaž Bedene
Aljaž Bedene

The top three performances of Bedene post lockdown have been firstly, participating as a qualifier but still managing to reach the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open. Secondly, reaching the third round of the French Open 2020, and thirdly reaching the fourth round of the Adelaide International. 

Bedene faced Yuki Bhambri from India in the first round match at the Dubai open. A good match which Bedene deservedly won in three sets, 3-6 6-1 6-4. His second round opponent is Lorenzo Giustino of Italy. 

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Giustino has come through qualifying into the main draw. In the qualifiers, he overcame Andrea Vavassori 6-3 6-3 and then beat Mikhail Kukushkin 6-2 6-2. Previously he had failed to qualify for the Australian Open 2021, and after that participated in a whole host of Challenger events. 

Aljaž Bedene vs Lorenzo Giustino: Head-to-Head

Lorenzo Giustino
Lorenzo Giustino

These two players have not met on the tour before, so the head to head stands at 0-0. 

Aljaž Bedene vs Lorenzo Giustino : Prediction 

Aljaž Bedene
Aljaž Bedene

Bedene is miles ahead of Giustino in terms of form and experience playing on the ATP Tour. Giustino has mostly restricted himself to the challenger events, but Giustino has luck on his side as he qualified directly into the second round from the qualifiers. He was the lucky loser, and replaced Borna Coric in the main draw. Giustino will need all that luck and more against Bedene. 

Match Prediction: Aljaž Bedene will beat Lorenzo Giustino in straight sets. 

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