2021 Indian Wells Masters Second Round – Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic on and what time does it start? Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on Sunday 10th October, 2021 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic taking place? Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic being played on? Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic
What channel is Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic on? Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic will be televised on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
Where can I stream Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Tommy Paul vs Dusan Lajovic live via their platform. Subscribers of Tennis TV can also stream the match live
THE LOWDOWN
World number 60 Tommy Paul overcame a difficult first round match with Feliciano Lopez to win in straight sets on Thursday. The 24-year-old is making his main draw debut at Indian Wells and after a difficult few years on tour he could be about to turn a corner with some recent strong performances. World number 35 Dusan Lajovic has endured a tough season in 2021 with a 15-23 record depicting a downturn from his career-high 23rd in the world achieved in 2019. The 31-year-old was a Masters finalist that year as he finished runner-up to Fabio Fognini at the Monte-Carlo Open on his favoured clay.
THE PREDICTION
This match looks destined for three sets in a first meeting between Tommy Paul and Dusan Lajovic, both of whom have struggled for consistent form over the last few years. 24-year-old Paul will attract the vast majority of the support in this second round match if, that is, the Indian Wells organisers can get more bums on seats in challenging temperatures. The winner of this match could really go either way but Paul’s win over Feliciano Lopez on Thursday is enough match practice to suggest he can win at least a set here with Lajovic coming in slightly cold on a two-match losing streak.
