The ATP Tour moves on from a highly successful Australian Open to the continent of Europe for the Montpellier Open played on indoor hard courts. As ever, we preview and predict all the scheduled matches for you.
ATP Montpellier Day 2 Predictions
Andrea Vavassori vs Ugo Blanchet
Head-to-head – First Meeting
Both players are pretty inexperienced at the main Tour level. Andrea Vavasorri has done well to come through qualifying while his opponent, Ugo Blanchet, is lucky to take part as a lucky loser. Vavasorri is the bigger server of the two and on these fast conditions, will back the bigger server.
Prediction: Vavasorri in 3
Titouan Droguet vs Jan Choinski
Head-to-head – First Meeting
Titouan Droguet from France should benefit from strong home support in this matchup, and he has already shown good form by coming through qualifying with confidence. Jan Choinski has yet to record any notable results this year, and his form remains a question mark heading into this contest. If Droguet is able to maintain the level he showed in qualifying, he should have the edge here.
Prediction: Droguet in 2
Hubert Hurkacz vs Martin Damm
Head-to-head – First Meeting
Hubert Hurkacz is the more established player in this matchup and has consistently produced his best tennis on indoor courts. Martin Damm is still chasing his first main Tour win, and this represents a significant step up in level for the young American. The Pole should be eager to put together a strong performance this week. Expect Hurkacz to dominate this matchup.
Prediction: Hurkacz in 2
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