Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic Preview & Prediction | 2024 Barcelona Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500
When is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic on and what time does it start? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on Thursday 18th April, 2024 – not before 11:30 (UK)
Where is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic taking place? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic will take place at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain
What surface is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic being played on? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic
What channel is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic on in the UK? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Dusan Lajovic live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This should be an entertaining scrap between two excellent clay-courters. World number 27 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has it all to prove after a sorry first round exit to Sebastian Korda in Monte-Carlo last week but he has yet to play in Barcelona after Tomas Machac was forced to withdraw from their second round fixture yesterday. World number 59 Dusan Lajovic may have the upper hand on momentum, then, after an excellent season-best ranking win over Ugo Humbert in straight sets on Wednesday. The 33-year-old won the Banja Luka Open title this time last season with two stunning results over Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev, to prove his talents on this surface, but he failed to qualify in Monte-Carlo last week to make this a tough call. Lajovic has won both previous encounters with Davidovich Fokina in straight sets, including ion clay in Rome four years ago, so back the Serb to earn at least one here to leave the victor up to chance. Home advantage heavily favours the wayward Spaniard.
TIP: DUSAN LAJOVIC TO WIN A SET
