ATP Dubai Open 2021: Filip Krajinovic vs Lloyd Harris -Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

ATP Dubai Open 2021: Filip Krajinovic vs Lloyd Harris -Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Filip Krajinovic and Lloyd Harris

Filip Krajinovic will take on Lloyd Harris in the third round of the Dubai Open 2021. Krajinovic is currently the World no.33 on the ATP rankings and Harris is the World no.81.  

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Dubai Open 2021
  • Match: Filip Krajinovic vs Lloyd Harris 
  • Round: Third Round 
  • Date: 17th March, 2021
  • Prize Money: $33,495
  • Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Filip Krajinovic vs Lloyd Harris : Preview

Filip Krajinovic
Filip Krajinovic

Krajinovic had a decent start to the year, with a third round appearance at the Australian Open 2021. But, unfortunately his third round encounter was with finalist Daniil Medvedev, who beat him in five sets 6-3 6-3 4-6 3-6 6-0. He next participated in the Qatar Open where he lost in straight sets to David Goffin, 6-4 6-4.

At the Dubai Open so far, he had a bye in the first round, and in the second he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-5 6-4. His third round opponent is Lloyd Harris from South Africa. Harris Harris has come through the Qualifiers into the main draw.

In the first round here, he beat Australia’s Christopher O’Connell in three sets 6-7 6-4 6-1. In the second round he had what is the biggest victory of his career, a win over the World no.4 Dominic Thiem. He beat Thiem in straight sets 6-3 6-4. 

Filip Krajinovic vs Lloyd Harris : Head-to-Head

Lloyd Harris
Lloyd Harris

These two players have never met on the tour before, so the head to head is 0-0

Filip Krajinovic vs Lloyd Harris : Prediction 

Filip Krajinovic
Filip Krajinovic

The Serbian Krajinovic is a highly rated player. Nick Bollettieri, the famous American Coach, has compared him to tennis great Andre Agassi in the past. Krajinovic does have a great double handed backhand return. Harris the young gun doesn’t care for such reputations.

His victory over the Number one seed will give him a lot of confidence. His greatest strengths are his service and his movement on the court. This match can go either way, and is tough to call. 

Match Prediction: Krajinovic will scrape through in three rounds. 

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