Cologne 2: Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for Bett1Hulks Championships

Cologne 2: Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction for Bett1Hulks Championships
Jannik Sinner, Pierre-Hugues Herbert

The ATP Bett1Hulks Championships are set to feature Jannik Sinner and Pierre-Hugues Herbert in their hard-courts in Cologne. While Italy’s Sinner is ranked 46 in the world, the Frenchman stands firm at 88 in the charts.

Both are unseeded players, with Sinner raking in the spotlight for the chaos he’s caused with his incredible form on the tour this year.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert 
  • Date: 22nd October 2020
  • Tournament: Bett1Hulks Championship
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Venue: Cologne, Germany
  • Category: ATP World Tour 250 Series
  • Surface: Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: €271,345

Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert: Match Preview

Jannik Sinner

The 19-yr-old Italian has been touted to be one of the greats in the coming years. With his incredible speed and mindset, there’s no question of if he’ll rise to the top of the ranks. The question pertains to when that will happen. For instance, Sinner reached the quarter-finals of the French Open this year. Additionally, he became the only person after Rafael Nadal to do so on debut. Moreover, he scored some great wins over the likes of Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas this year.

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Herbert is an undisputed champion when it comes to the doubles-category. He completed the career Grand Slam when he won the Australian Open in 2019 with his doubles-partner Nicholas Mahut. On the contrary, the 29-yr-old is looking to leave a mark in the singles category as well. Additionally, he reached the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open and the semi-finals of the Challenger Prague. After that, he won his first-round match against Tennys Sandgren with 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in Cologne.

Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert: Head-to-Head

Pierre-Hugues Herbert

This duo not clashed against each other in their careers. Their head-to-head record stands at 0-0. Both Sinner and Herbert use a right-handed forehand and a double-handed backhand.

With their similar styles on display, this will prove to be a tight match.

Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert: Match Prediction

Jannik Sinner

The recent stats favour Jannik Sinner over Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Sinner is one of the hardest hitters on tour. His forehand speed was recorded as the fastest of the entire tournament at the French Open 2020. If Sinner gets his footing right, he will not make it easy for Herbert to pass through. 

Match Prediction: Jannik Sinner wins in 3 sets.

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