Italian Open 2020: Marin Cilic vs David Goffin Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction


Italian Open 2020: Marin Cilic vs David Goffin Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
Marin Cilic

A pulsating encounter is on the cards when former US Open champion Marin Cilic battles against 6th-seed David Goffin in the second round at the Italian Open 2020. The two athletes have a significant rivalry amongst them and the contest in Rome will add another chapter to it.

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Talking about the performance so far in the tournament, Cilic had to dig deep in his opening match. The 31-year old Croat lost the opening set before making a spirited fightback to beat Alexander Bublik 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.

On the other hand, David Goffin got a first-round bye. The 29-year old Belgian was having a decent run in the recently concluded US Open before going down to fast-rising Next Gen superstar Denis Shapovalov in the fourth round.

Marin Cilic vs David Goffin: Head-to-Head

David Goffin

Both the players have already faced each other on seven occasions prior to their meeting in Rome. Goffin leads the closely fought head-to-head record by a slender lead 4-3. They last battled against each other in a Round of 32 match in 2019 in Basel, Switzerland. There, Goffin had it as he outclassed Cilic in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.

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Marin Cilic vs David Goffin: Prediction

Marin Cilic

Going by their rivalry, the match is expected to be close. Of late, Cilic has had a significant drop in his rankings as well as form, which may help Goffin extend his lead in head-to-head record. Nevertheless, the Belgian will literally have to play out of his skin if he wants to advance in Rome.

Match Prediction: David Goffin defeats Marin Cilic in a grueling contest that may go to the distance.

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