ATP Vienna 2020: Hubert Hurkacz vs Atilla Balazs Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open

ATP Vienna 2020: Hubert Hurkacz vs Atilla Balazs Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open
Hubert Hurkacz vs Attila Balazs

In the round of 32, Polish Hubert Hurkacz is up against qualifier, Attila Balazs at the Erste Bank Open. The Vienna courts will witness the duo engaging in their second encounter. Hurkacz reached a career high of 28 in February 2020, he is till seeking his first title of the year 2020.

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Erste Bank Open
  • Date: 27th October 2020
  • Match: Hubert Hurkacz vs Attila Balazs
  • Venue: Vienna, Austria
  • Category: ATP 500
  • Surface: Indoor hard court
  • Prize Money: Approx. 1,409,510

Hubert Hurkacz vs Attila Balazs: Match Preview

Hubert Hurkacz

The World No. 32, Hurkacz, had a successful campaign in 2020. While at the ATP 1000 Masters at Rome, he lost the Round of 16 match to Diego Schwartzman in three sets 6-3, 2-6, 4-6. The Polish player also reached the quarters of Cologne Open earlier this month. He lost the quarterfinals to Roberto Bautista Agut. The 23-year-old will continue the same momentum entering Erste Bank Open, trying to make it into later stages of the tournament.

Attila Balazs made to the main draw after winning two qualifying matches. He earned the eighth seed at the qualifiers draw and defeated Rajeev Ram 7-5, 6-1. Balazs defeated Bruno Soares 6-2,6-4. Atilla will have a tough match against the rising star, Hurkacz.

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Hubert Hurkacz vs Atilla Balazs: Head to Head

Attila Balazs

In their round of 32 clash in 2019, Hurkacz lost to Atilla, 6-3,6-4. The match was at the home ground of Balazs in Budapest Hungary. This time, playing at the Vienna indoor hard court, Hurkacz, will have the upper hand. The head to head stands 1-0 lead by Attila Balazs.

Hubert Hurkacz vs Attila Balazs: Match Prediction

Hubert Hurkacz

The higher ranked, Hurkacz should win the match against Atilla Balazs. The Polish player trails 1-0 in head to head, yet he is looking much better than his opponent in 2020. The match should be a 2 set win for Hubert.

Match Prediction: Hubert Hurkacz wins in 2 sets.

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