ATP Marbella 2021: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Andalucia Open
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Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar
In a battle of youngsters, 17-year old Carlos Alcaraz will play his Semi-Final match at the Andalucia Open 2021 against fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar.
Match Details
- Tournament: Andalucia Open
- Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar
- Round: Semi-finals
- Date: 10th April, 2021
- Prize Money: $24,451
- Venue: Marbella, Spain
- Surface: Clay Court
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar: Preview
Carlos Alcaraz has had a dream tournament so far in Marbella. He got a wild card entry and defeated Qualifier Nikola Milojevic in the first set 7-6(3),6-3.
In the second round, he defeated Spanish veteran Feliciano Lopez, who is 22 years older than him. He got the better of the 39-year old in a hard fought three-setter 4-6,6-2,6-4. Next up in the Quarter-Final he ousted 3rd seed Casper Ruud in straight sets 6-2,6-4.
His opponent, 23-year old Jaume Munar is ranked 95th in the world. He warmed-up for this tournament by reaching the final of a Challenger event in Marbella last week and got well accustomed to the conditions and there has been no looking back since.
He defeated Qualifier Henri Laaksonen in the first set comfortably before locking horns with the 2nd seed Fabio Fognini whom in thrashed in straight sets 6-2,6-1. In the Quarter-Final, he was up against Belarusian Ilya Ivashka whom he defeated in three sets 6-7(5),6-4,6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar: Head-to-Head
This will be the first meeting between the duo. The two players haven’t met on tour yet and hence the H2H stands at 0-0.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar: Prediction
It will be a close encounter with both of the players having nothing to lose. Alcaraz is a very bright prospect and is regarded highly in the tennis fraternity. Despite being only 17, he has a very solid backhand and will rely on it against his countryman.
Munar has a strong defensive game and will look to counter Alcaraz’s backhands. The Spanish teen has a slight edge going into the match given his solid run. Expect Alcaraz to cruise into the Final.
Prediction: Alcaraz to win in three sets.
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