Dusan Lajovic vs Daniel Altmaier Preview & Prediction | 2026 Rio Open | First Round
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The first-round of the Rio Open sees Dusan Lajovic take on Daniel Altmaier.
Ranking points: ATP 500
Start date/time:
Venue: Jockey Club Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Dusan Lajovic vs Daniel Altmaier prediction
Daniel Lajovic enters the main draw as a lucky loser in Rio. In qualifying, he won his first stage match against Hugo Dellien after recovering from a set down, but he went on to lose to Thiago Moura Monteiro. The Serb was in Davis Cup qualifying action earlier this month, losing to Tomas Barrios Vera in his singles match as Chile swept aside Serbia 4-0. His best result of the season so far remains the Canberra Challenger, his first event of the year, as he reached the quarter-finals.
Daniel Altmaier is his opponent. The German has begun the year with four straight losses and is still searching for his first victory. He competed at the Argentina Open last week, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-2 6-2.
Altmaier needs an improvement in his results, and he has a fantastic opportunity to notch his first win of the campaign against Lajovic, who lacks the weapons or variety to trouble him too much in the first-round.
Dusan Lajovic vs Daniel Altmaier tip: Daniel Altmaier to win
