ATP Sofia Open 2020: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Salvatore Caruso Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

ATP Sofia Open 2020: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Salvatore Caruso Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Salvatore Caruso

The World No.21 Felix Auger-Aliassime will march forward in Sofia Open 2020 to clash against the World No.82 Salvatore Caruso. These players will try to execute their tactics successfully in order to reach the Round of 8 of the tournament.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Salvatore Caruso
  • Date: 11th November 2020
  • Tournament: ATP Sofia Open 2020
  • Venue: Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Category: ATP 250 Series
  • Surface: Indoor Hardcourt
  • Prize Money: Approx.  €325,615

Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Salvatore Caruso: Match Preview

Felix Auger-Aliassime

As the second seed, Auger-Aliassime will have his first clash in Sofia tomorrow. The Canadian has already reached the finals of Bett1Hulks Indoors, ATP Rotterdam and Open 13 this year. However, he’s lost in straight sets in all of them. Moreover, the 20-year-old will be looking to dig his teeth in the courts of Bulgaria and lay claim to his first singles title of the season.

Italy’s Caruso defeated Dimitar Kuzmanov 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the Round of 32 clash yesterday. Further, the 27-year-old reached the third round of U.S Open and the final of Challenger Parma this season. He’ll be looking to conitue to perform consistently in Sofia Open.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Salvatore Caruso: Head-to-Head

Salvatore Caruso

The duo of Auger-Aliassime and Caruso has never clashed in their careers. Hence, 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.

Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Salvatore Caruso: Match Prediction

Felix Auger-Aliassime

In conclusion, these players will put their best foot forward to reach the quarter-final in Bulgaria. Sofia Open stands to be the last tournament of the season before the exclusive Nitto ATP Finals begins. This is the last chance Felix and Salvotore to bag a singles title in 2020. Recent stats favour the Canadian over Caruso. However, the Italian is a tough competitor and this will lead to a thrilling battle.

Match Prediction: Aliassime wins in 3 sets.

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