Rogers Cup 2021: Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live stream for Canada Masters


Rogers Cup 2021: Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live stream for Canada Masters

Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili

World No. 18 Alex de Minaur will take on World No. 42 Nikoloz Basilashvili in the round of 32 of the Canada Masters on August 11, 2021.

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Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili: Match details

  • Tournament: ATP-1000 Rogers Cup
  • Match: Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili
  • Round: Second Round
  • Date: August 11th, 2021
  • Prize Money: $26,700
  • Venue: Toronto, Canada
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili: Preview

Nikoloz Basilashvili
Nikoloz Basilashvili

Alex de Minaur comes into this match with just one match under his belt on the hard courts recently. However, the Australian did produce his best tennis of the season on the grass courts, by winning the title in Eastbourne. He also made the semis of the Queen’s Club and the quarterfinals of Stuttgart. As far as the hard courts are concerned, the 22-year-old won the event in Antalya earlier in the year in January. However, Minaur still doesn’t carry an impressive record on the hard courts till now in 2021, with 7 wins and 6 defeats. Heading into the Toronto Masters, the young Aussie must be keen to get some important wins ahead of the US Open.

On the other hand, Basilashvili comes into this contest after beating inform American Jenson Brooksby in the first round. He was also seen at the Tokyo Olympics, where the Georgian couldn’t progress past the third round. Like his younger next round opponent, the 29-year-old also made a few deep runs at selected tournaments. On the hard courts too, Basilashvili won the title earlier in the year Doha, where he also stunned Roger Federer.

Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili: Head to Head

Alex de Minaur
Alex de Minaur

These two have met only once on the ATP tour. The Australian beat the Georgian in straight sets earlier in the year in Turkey.

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Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili: Prediction

Nikoloz Basilashvili will be the favourite in the upcoming final of Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Nikoloz Basilashvili

Both players have already crossed paths earlier in the year on the hard courts. However, tennis fans would be keen to see the match going the distance. While the Georgian is known for his powerful shots from the back court, the Aussie is a fine mover around the court. Considering the recent time spent on the hard courts, Basilashvili is likely to have an edge over the de Minaur.  

Match Prediction: Nikoloz Basilashvili should win in two sets.

Alex de Minaur vs Nikoloz Basilashvili: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

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