ATP Sofia Open 2020: Alex De Minaur vs Aslan Karatsev Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

ATP Sofia Open 2020: Alex De Minaur vs Aslan Karatsev Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Aslan Karatsev vs Alex De Minaur

The World No.25 Alex De Minaur will march forward in Sofia Open 2020 to clash against the World No.114 Aslan Karatsev. These players will try to execute their tactics successfully in order to reach the Round of 16 of the tournament.

Match Details:

  • Fixture:  Alex De Minaur vs Aslan Karatsev
  • Date: 11th November 2020
  • Tournament: ATP Sofia Open 2020
  • Venue: Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Category: ATP 250 Series
  • Surface: Indoor Hardcourt
  • Prize Money: Approx.  €325,615

Alex De Minaur vs Aslan Karatsev: Match Preview

Alex De Minaur

The 21-year-old Aussie reached the quarter-finals of the U.S Open 2020. Additionally, Minaur reaped a splendid result in the doubles-category when he advanced to the finals of Cincinnati Masters. Elsewhere, Minaur also reached the final of the European Open recently. Here, he was downed by Ugo Humbert with 6-1, 7-6(4). As the third seed, his first match in Sofia will take place tomorrow.

Russia’s Karatsev has lined up a lieu of successful results this year. The 27-year-old lifted the title in Prague Open and in the Challenger Ostrava. The Russian also advanced to the final of the Challenger Bangkok and Prague. A qualifier in Sofia, he defeated Taro Daniel 7-6(2), 6-1 to set up a meeting with De Minaur.

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Alex De Minaur vs Aslan Karatsev: Head-to-Head

Aslan Karatsev

The duo of De Minaur and Karatsev has never clashed in their careers. As of today, their head-to-head record stands at 0-0.

Today will mark the pair’s first meeting. Hence, one of the two will come out with a lead over the other after the conclusion of this match.

Alex De Minaur vs Aslan Karatsev: Match Prediction

Alex De Minaur

Recent stats and Alex’s current ranking leads him to be the favourite in this match against Karatsev. However, despite of his current standing in the charts, the Russian’s graph only seems to have an upward slope. De Minaur will have to put his best foot forward in order to advance further.

Match Prediction: De Minaur emerges victorious in 3 sets.

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