2021 VTB Kremlin Cup Quarter-Final – Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev on and what time does it start? Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev will take place on Friday 22nd October, 2021 – not before 18:00 (UK)
Where is Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev taking place? Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev will take place in Moscow, Russia
What surface is Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev being played on? Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev
What channel is Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev on? Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Gilles Simon vs Aslan Karatsev? Subscribers of Tennis TV
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THE PREDICTION
36-year-old Gilles Simon is enjoying a strong week of form at the European Open with two impressive victories over the eighth seed Laslo Djere and Mackenzie McDonald. The veteran former world number six had won just three matches on a difficult tour this season but he will be buoyed and ready to attempt a huge upset in this first meeting with world number 22 Aslan Karatsev. The second seed is one of two Russians left in the Kremlin Cup draw after beating Egor Gerasimov handily on Thursday. Karatsev won his first ATP title this season at the Dubai Open and he finished runner-up to Matteo Berrettini at the Serbia Open too, although it will take some doing for him to best his run to the Australian Open semi-finals as a qualifier at the start of the season. Simon in this mood is an unknown quantity but taking Karatsev to win outright remains the most reasonable outcome.
