Cincinnati Open 2020: Borna Coric vs David Goffin | Preview | Head-to-Head | Predictions


Cincinnati Open 2020: Borna Coric vs David Goffin | Preview | Head-to-Head | Predictions

Borna Coric David Goffin

Borna Coric (left) to lock horns with David Goffin in Round of 32 clash in Cincinnati Masters

The weekend at the Western and Southern Open is going to be an exciting one. World No.33 Borna Coric will go against seventh seed David Goffin in a pulsating contest at the Flushing Meadows. Both the players will be itching for a win to get close to their maiden titles in 2020. While Goffin had a first-round bye, Coric had a bagel in the first set and was 1-0 up in the second before his opponent Benoit Paire retired.

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Coric hasn’t had a great season at all, accumulating more losses(5) than wins(4). The 23-year old Croat got eliminated in the first round itself in the Australian Open. His best run this year is getting to the semifinals at ATP 500 Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, Goffin so far has a better season as compared to Coric. The 28-year old Belgian reached Round 3 in Melbourne and was a semifinalist at Montpellier in 2020. He has won 8 matches and lost 5 this season.

Borna Coric vs David Goffin | Head-to-Head

David Goffin

The two have faced each other four times before this match, their last encounter way back in 2016. It was a Round of 32 clash in Halle, Germany. Here, Goffin had to dig deep to defeat Coric 7-6, 6-7, 6-4. The Belgian has a cent percent record against Borna Coric, winning all four of their head-to-head matches.

Borna Coric vs David Goffin | Prediction

David Goffin

Given that the two haven’t performed to their caliber this season, the match can be a close affair. Still, David Goffin should fancy his chances as he has never lost against the Croat. Having said this, their last encounter was four years ago and by this time Coric has improved leaps and bounds. Goffin should be cautious against the Croat if he has to emerge vitorious.

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Match Prediction: David Goffin defeats Borna Coric in a three-setter.

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