ATP Dubai Open 2021 Final: Aslan Karatsev vs Lloyd Harris-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction
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Lloyd Harris and Aslan Karatsev
Aslan Karatsev will take on Lloyd Harris in the Finals of the Dubai Open 2021. Karatsev is currently the World no.42 on the ATP rankings and Harris is the World no.81.
Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Dubai Open 2021
- Match: Aslan Karatsev vs Lloyd Harris
- Round: Final
- Date: 20th March, 2021
- Prize Money: $149,490
- Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Aslan Karatsev vs Lloyd Harris: Preview
Karatsev has lost only two matches this year, to Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem, and won the rest of the eleven matches. The Russian’s rise since the Australian Open Semifinal appearance has been so breathtaking that even his harshest critic has to take a step back and admire it.
Karatsev has been fearless in his approach and has come out and fought like a lion on court. In his Semifinal win over Andrey Rublev, Karatsev looked like the higher ranked player such was his shotmaking and attitude on court. Karatsev’s ability to fight back was on display as well, as he came back in the third set to seal the match 6-2 4-6 6-4.
His next round opponent is the tall South African, Lloyd Harris. Harris has entertained one and all with his free spirited approach to tennis. His booming serve, his ripping groundstrokes, his flowing hair all combining to create a great visual package. His comeback victory against Denis Shapovalov showed that he can scrap too.
A set down in his Semifinal match against Shapovalov, Harris fought back. Taking the second set 6-4 and then putting all his efforts and overcoming his opponent to win the final set 7-6 in the tie breaker. Final result in favour of Lloyd Harris, 6-7 6-4 7-6, who became the first Qualifier to reach the Finals of the Dubai Open.
Aslan Karatsev vs Lloyd Harris: Head-to-Head
These two have never met on the tour before, so the head to head stands at 0-0.
Aslan Karatsev vs Lloyd Harris: Prediction
Karatsev played some fantastic attacking tennis against Rublev in the Semis, the way he used his backhand to attack Rublev’s serve was exemplary. Karatsev actually out hit Rublev in the match, and he won the match by playing some good tennis.
Lloyd has been very impressive as well, a great serve, good hitting, the guy has everything in his arsenal. But Karatsev is playing some out worldly tennis right now, and looks ready to lift the trophy.
Match Prediction: Aslan Karatsev will beat Lloyd Harris in three sets.
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