ATP Estoril Open 2021: Denis Shapovalov vs Corentin Moutet – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction


ATP Estoril Open 2021: Denis Shapovalov vs Corentin Moutet – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Denis Shapovalov vs Corentin Moutet

Denis Shapovalov vs Corentin Moutet: Denis Shapovalov, top seed at the Estoril Open 2021 will face the Frenchman, Corentin Moutet in the second round on Thursday. Shapovalov received a bye in the first round, whereas, Moutet secured a thrilling three set victory in the first round.

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Match Details

  • Tournament: Millennium Estoril Open 2021
  • Match: Denis Shapovalov vs Corentin Moutet
  • Round: 2nd Round
  • Date: 27th April, 2021
  • Prize Money: €5,600
  • Venue: Estoril, Portugal
  • Surface: Clay Court

Denis Shapovalov vs Corentin Moutet: Match Preview

Denis Shapovalov
Denis Shapovalov

Denis Shapovalov received a bye in the first round by virtue of being the top seed. The Canadian last played at the Barcelona Open 2021, where he was defeated in the third round by Felix Auger Aliassime. His best performance of the season came at the Dubai Open, where he lost in the semifinals to Lloyd Harris in three sets.

Corentin Moutet defeated Marcos Giron in the first round in three sets. The Frenchman had a decent outing at the Barcelona Open 2021, where he lost in the third round to Diego Schwartzman in straight sets. He also competed at the Monte Carlo Masters, where he suffered a defeat in the qualifying rounds.

Denis Shapovalov vs Corentin Moutet: Head-to-Head

Corentin Moutet
Corentin Moutet

The duo have never clashed against each other before, and the head to head stands at 0-0.

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Denis Shapovalov vs Corentin Moutet: Match Prediction

The Canadian will win in three sets

Denis Shapovalov is the certain favorite to win the second round clash by virtue of his higher ranking. Moreover, the Canadian is a decent player on clay courts, and is expected to do well this season. Corentin is capable of defeating the top players, as he showed last week with his victory over Dan Evans. Both players are left-handed, and it is expected to be an interesting match. It will be a three set affair, with Shapovalov emerging on top.

Match Prediction: Denis Shapovalov to win in three sets

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