ATP Montpellier Open: Andy Murray vs Egor Gerasimov Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for Open Sud de France


ATP Montpellier Open: Andy Murray vs Egor Gerasimov Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for Open Sud de France

Egor Gerasimov, Andy Murray

Egor Gerasimov, Andy Murray

Andy Murray, three time Grandslam champion will open his ATP Montpellier Open campaign against the Belarusian, Egor Gerasimov. Murray is ranked 125th in the world, whereas Gerasimov is ranked 79th in the world. Murray had an impressive performance at the Challenger Biella where he ended as the runner-up.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Andy Murray vs Egor Gerasimov
  • Date: 23rd February 2021
  • Tournament: Open Sud de France 2021
  • Round: First Round
  • Venue: Montpellier, France
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $€4,000

Andy Murray vs Egor Gerasimov: Match Preview

Andy Murray

Andy Murray who endured a torrid time on tour in 2020, started his 2021 campaign in an impressive fashion. He reached the finals of the Challenger Biella, where he lost in the finals to Illya Marchenko. Murray will look forward to build on his momentum as he looks focuses on having another good week in Montpellier.

Egor Gerasimov started his 2021 campaign at the Melbourne Challenger where he lost to Felix Auger Aliassime in the last 16. At the Australian Open, he lost to the surprise semifinalist, Aslan Karatsev in straight sets in the second round.

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Andy Murray vs Egor Gerasimov: Head-to-Head

Egor Gerasimov

The duo have never faced each other before and their current head to head stands at 0-0.

Andy Murray vs Egor Gerasimov: Match Prediction

Andy Murray will progress into Round two

Andy Murray enters the match as the favorite after his impressive run in the past tournament. The three time Grandslam champion showed glimpses of his former-self last week in Biella. However, in Gerasimov he is up against a gritty opponent who boasts of a strong game on hard courts. The Belarusian ended as the runner-up at the Maharashtra Open last year. Murray is expected to emerge victorious in a tough three set match.

Match Prediction: Andy Murray to defeat Egor Gerasimov in three sets

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