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Dusan Lajovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Second Round

by Alex Meechan · May 7 2025, 20:14
Updated May 7 2025, 21:08
Dusan Lajovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Second Round

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Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz begins his Italian Open campaign against Dusan Lajovic.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: Friday 9th May, 2025: UK – not before TBC / US ET – not before TBC / US PT – not before TBC

Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Dusan Lajovic vs Carlos Alcaraz ticket information

Dusan Lajovic vs Carlos Alcaraz prediction

Dusan Lajovic made it through to the second-round with a straight sets win over Yoshihito Nishioka. The Serbian edged a tight first set but then raced clear in the second to win 7-5 6-1 and set up a match with Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz had made a perfect start to his clay court season, winning the Monte-Carlo Masters and then racing to the final of the Barcelona Open. However, his nine-match win streak was abruptly ended by Holger Rune, with the Dane defeating the Spaniard 7-6 6-2 and denying Alcaraz a third title at the event. 

The four-time Grand Slam champion was visibly struggling during the final and was forced to withdraw from Madrid due to an adductor injury. However, he has declared himself fit for this event as he seeks a third title of the season and his first in Rome.

Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 4-0, including two encounters on clay in Buenos Aires and Rio two years ago. We can’t see anything other than the Spaniard getting through in straight sets.

Dusan Lajovic vs Carlos Alcaraz tip: Carlos Alcaraz to win 2-0

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