Cologne 2: Diego Schwartzman vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for Bett1Hulks Championships

Cologne 2: Diego Schwartzman vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for Bett1Hulks Championships
Schwartzman vs Fokina

Diego Schwartzman, 2nd seed at the Cologne 2 Open will be up against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarterfinal clash. Schwartzman defeated Oscar Otte in straight sets in Round 2, whereas Fokina defeated Steve Johnson in a tough two set match to progress into the quarterfinals.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Diego Schwartzman vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
  • Date: 23rd October 2020
  • Tournament: Bett1Hulks Championship
  • Round: Quarter-final
  • Venue: Cologne, Germany
  • Category: ATP World Tour 250 Series
  • Surface: Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: €271,345

Diego Schwartzman vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Match Preview

Diego Schwartzman

Diego Schwartzman made a return to tennis after his semifinal run at the French Open 2020. The Argentine received a bye in Round 1. The 2nd seeded Schwartzman defeated German, Oscar Otte in straight sets in Round 2 to book a place in the last 8.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated Damir Dzumhir in straight sets in Round 1 and followed that up with another impressive victory over Steve Johnson in the 2nd round to book a place in the last 8 where he will be up against Auger Aliassime.

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Diego Schwartzman vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Head-to-Head

Alejandro Fokina

The duo have met just once before at the Australian Open 2020. Schwartzman emerged victorious where he won in straight sets and leads the head to head record to 1-0.

Diego Schwartzman vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Match Prediction

Diego Schwartzman will progress into the semifinals

Schwartzman is expected to emerge victorious in his quarterfinal clash against Fokina. The Argentine has hardly put a foot wrong in the past 2 months and has even broken into the top 10 rankings. Fokina will have to produce high quality tennis if he wants to have a chance against the 2nd seed.

Match Prediction: Diego Schwartzman to defeat Fokina in straight sets

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