Monte Carlo Masters 2021: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dan Evans – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Monte Carlo Masters 2021: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dan Evans – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dan Evans

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dan Evans: Stefanos Tsitsipas, fourth seed at the Monte Carlo Masters will face Dan Evans in the semifinal clash on Saturday. The Greek is ranked fifth in the world, whereas, Dan Evans is ranked 33rd in the world.

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Monte Carlo Masters 1000
  • Match: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dan Evans
  • Round: Semi-final
  • Date: 17th April, 2021
  • Prize Money: €85,000
  • Venue: Monte Carlo, Monaco
  • Surface: Clay Court

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dan Evans: Match Preview

Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas received a bye in the first round by virtue of being the fourth seed. In the second round, he defeated the Russian, Aslan Karatsev in straight sets. He defeated Cristian Garin in another straight sets victory in the third round. The Greek was awarded a walkover in the quarterfinal against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, after the Spaniard withdrew from the match, trailing one set to love. The fourth seed has been in great form this week and is yet to drop a set so far.

Dan Evans defeated Dusan Lajovic in the first round in a three set victory. The Briton held his nerve till the end to progress into the second round. Evans defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the second round in straight sets. He caused the upset of the tournament in the last 16, as he defeated the top seed, Novak Djokovic in straight sets. He came back from a set down to defeat David Goffin in the quarterfinals to progress into the last four.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dan Evans: Head-to-Head

Dan Evans
Dan Evans

The dup have faced against each other on two occasions, with Tsitsipas leading the head to head encounter, 2-0. The last time they faced against each other was at the Hamburg Open 2020, where the Greek managed to win in straight sets.

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Dan Evans: Match Prediction

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There is not much to separate the two players ahead of their semifinal clash. Stefanos Tsitsipas is in red-hot form at the moment, and has progressed into the semifinals without breaking a sweat. On the other hand, Dan Evans is brimming with confidence after his incredible victory over Novak Djokovic in the third round. The Briton has held his nerve during crucial junctures of the game, and will hope to do the same against Tsitsipas. The match will be a close three set match, with the fourth seed emerging on top.

Match Prediction: Stefanos Tsitsipas to win in three sets

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