Wimbledon 2021: Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger Aliassime Preview, Head to Head and Prediction
Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger Aliassime
Alexander Zverev will be up against Felix Auger Aliassime in the Fourth Round of Wimbledon 2021. Zverev is ranked 6th in the world while Auger Aliassime is the world no.19.
Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger Aliassime: Match Details
Tournament | Wimbledon Championships 2021 |
Match | Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger Aliassime |
Round | Fourth Round |
Date | July 5, 2021 |
Prize Money | $255,478 |
Venue | London, Great Britain |
Surface | Grass Court |
Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger Aliassime: Preview
Alexander Zverev is one of the top contenders to challenge the likes of Djokovic and Federer this fortnight at SW19. He is playing amazing tennis all year and also reached the semifinal of the French Open where he lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas. He then made it to the Round of 16 at Halle and has produced amazing tennis this week too.
He beat Dutch qualifier Tallon Griekspoor and Tennys Sandgren in the opening two rounds before getting the better of 31st Taylor Fritz in the third round in four sets 6-7(3),6-4,6-3,7-6(4).
As for his opponent, Felix Auger Aliassime, he has been in amazing form this grass season. He reached the final of the Stuttgart Open and then made it to the semifinal at Halle where he also notched up a win against Roger Federer. This week in Wimbledon, he beat Thiago Monteiro and Mikael Ymer in the opening rounds and got a walkover from Nick Kyrgios in the third round after winning the second set.
Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger Aliassime: Head-to-Head
This will be the fourth meeting between the duo. Zverev leads the H2H 3-0. They last met at 2020 Cologne final where Zverev won in straight sets.
Alexander Zverev vs Felix Auger Aliassime: Prediction
This is expected to be a very tight encounter as both players are in amazing form and have suitable game for grass. Zverev will have an edge given their past record and current rankings but Felix’s form will be on the German’s mind. Expect a very tricky match with huge first serves, and Zverev making it to the last 8.
Prediction: Zverev to win in four sets.
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