ATP Marbella 2021: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Damir Dzumhur Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Andalucia Open


ATP Marbella 2021: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Damir Dzumhur Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Andalucia Open

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Damir Dzhumhur

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Damir Dzumhur: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, seeded fifth at the Marbella Open will face the Bosnian, Damir Dzumhur in the first round clash. Fokina is ranked 55th in the world, whereas, Dzumhur has taken a huge hit in his rankings off-late and is ranked on the 126th spot.

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Match Details

  • Tournament: Andalucia Open
  • Match: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Damir Dzumhur
  • Round: First Round 
  • Date: 6th April, 2021
  • Prize Money: €5,275
  • Venue: Marbella, Spain
  • Surface: Clay Court

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Damir Dzumhur: Match Preview

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina last played at the Dubai Tennis Championships where he lost in the second round to Filip Krajinovic in straight sets. The Spaniard has had a string of second round losses off-late. He lost to Marton Fucsovics in the second round of the Rotterdam Open, and also met with the same fate at the Marseille Open. Even at the Challengers events, he has failed to make an impact and is struggling with his form.

Damir Dzumhur played at the Challenger Marbella last week, where he was knocked out in the second round itself. At Miami Open 2021, he worked hard to make it to the main draw after winning two qualifying matches, but was defeated in the second round by Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets. The Bosnian failed to make the main draw of the Mexican Open and the Marseille Open and has seen his rankings take a substantial hit.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Damir Dzumhur: Head-to-Head

Damir Dzumhur
Damir Dzumhur

The duo have met just one time in the past, with Fokina leading the head to head encounter, 1-0. They faced off against each other at Cologne 2 Open last year, where the Spaniard won in straight sets.

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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Damir Dzumhur: Match Prediction

On paper, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is the favorite to win the first round encounter by virtue of his higher ranking. However, the Spaniard has been in poor form so far this season and has been troubled with injuries. On the other hand, Damir Dzumhur has also been not his best form this season, but was impressive at the Miami Open 2021, where he won three consecutive matches. The match will be a three set affair, with Dzhumur just edging out the Spaniard.

Match Prediction: Damir Dzumhur to beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in three sets

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