ATP Dubai Open 2021: Denis Shapovalov vs Jérémy Chardy-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

ATP Dubai Open 2021: Denis Shapovalov vs Jérémy Chardy-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Denis Shapovalov and Jérémy Chardy

Denis Shapovalov will take on Jérémy Chardy in the Quarter Finals of the Dubai Open 2021. Shapovalov is currently the World no.12 on the ATP rankings and Chardy is the World no.53. 

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Dubai Open 2021
  • Match: Denis Shapovalov vs Jérémy Chardy
  • Round: Quarter Final 
  • Date: 18th March, 2021
  • Prize Money: $53,590
  • Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Denis Shapovalov vs Jérémy Chardy: Preview

Denis Shapovalov
Denis Shapovalov

Shapovalov, the third seed at this year’s Dubai Open, has had smooth sailing en route to the Quarter Finals of the tournament. After had a bye in the first round because of his seeding. In the second round he took on a player, Jan-Lennard Struff, against whom he has struggled in the past, but overcame that challenge easily, 6-1 6-3. In the third round he met old foe Hubert Hurkacz, whom he defeated easily 6-4 6-3. Shapovalov hasn’t dropped a set yet, and has played clinical tennis so far. His Quarter Final opponent is Jérémy Chardy.

Chardy did well at the Rotterdam Open, where he reached the Quarter Finals, and has continued in the same vein at the Dubai Open 2021. He has beaten some great players so far. The first round saw him defeat Spain’s Albert Ramos Viñolas. In the second round he overcame ninth seeded Australian Alex de Minaur 2-6 6-3 6-4. In the third round he overcame the eighth seed Karen Khachanov 6-7 6-4 6-4. 

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 Denis Shapovalov vs Jérémy Chardy: Head-to-Head

Jeremy Chardy
Jeremy Chardy

The two players have met twice on the tour, and Shapovalov has won both times. So the head to head is 2-0 to Shapovalov. 

 Denis Shapovalov vs Jérémy Chardy: Prediction 

Denis Shapovalov
Denis Shapovalov

Shapovalov is looking like he has worked on his fitness and specially his serve post the Australian Open 2021. His coach, former Russian tennis player Mikhail Youzhny seems to be doing a great job at the moment. The way Shapovalov serves, with almost 90% points won off it in the last match, and the way he rips his returns on both sides is fantastic.

Evidently, it’s difficult to stop him unless he is having a bad day. Chardy has actually impressed with his strong returns of the baseline, passing shots etc. But Shapovalov should win this. 

Match Prediction:  Denis Shapovalov will beat Jérémy Chardy in three sets. 

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