ATP Vienna 2020: Denis Shapovalov vs Jurij Rodionov Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open


ATP Vienna 2020: Denis Shapovalov vs Jurij Rodionov Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open
Denis Shapovalov, Jurij Rodionov

The Canadian Denis Shapovalov will begin his campaign against Jurij Rodionov at the Erste Bank Open. The 21-year-old has reached his top rankings in 2020 as he broke into the top 10 of ATP charts.

Shapovalov has earned the eighth seed at the tournament, while his opponent in the 1st round is unseeded. The match is scheduled for the 27th of October, at the center court.

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Erste Bank Open
  • Date: 27th October 2020
  • Match: Denis Shapovalov vs Jurij Rodionov
  • Venue: Vienna, Austria
  • Category: ATP 500
  • Surface: Indoor hard court
  • Prize Money: Approx. 1,409,510

Denis Shapovalov vs Jurij Rodionov: Match Preview

Denis Shapovalov

The 21-year-old, Denis Shapovalov lost the semi-finals of the recently concluded Petersburg Open to the equally talented Andrey Rublev. After a successful run at the US Open, the Canadian made to the top 10 ATP charts. Seeking a second ATP title, the young World No.12 will try to make it to the finals at Vienna.

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Jurij Rodionov recently made a career achievement after qualifying for the main draw at the French Open. He lost the opening match, against Norbert Gombos. The ATP event in St. Petersburg saw the Austrian fail to qualify for the tournament.

Denis Shapovalov vs Jurij Rodionov: Head to head

Jurij Rodionov

The duo has never faced off as this will be their first match. The Canadian will be the favourite amongst the two players. The head to head between Denis Shapovalov and Jurij Rodionov stands 0-0.

Denis Shapovalov vs Jurij Rodionov: Match Prediction

Denis Shapovalov

The match should be an easy straight-set win for Canadian. Denis Shapovalov is enjoying a good run in 2020, and made to the top 10 of the ATP charts too. Shapovalov, the eighth seed at the tournament shall beat Rodinov in two sets .

Match Prediction: Shapovalov wins in 2 sets.

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