Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic Preview & Prediction | 2024 Rio Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500
When is Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic on and what time does it start? Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on Friday 23rd February, 2024 – not before 19:00 (UK)
Where is Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic taking place? Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic will take place at the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What surface is Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic being played on? Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic
What channel is Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic on in the UK? Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 22 Francisco Cerundolo looks to be turning a corner after a sorry start to 2024, snapping a three-match losing streak in the first round of the Rio Open before a much more assured blast past Albert Ramos-Vinolas on Wednesday. The 25-year-old could end up the benefactor of what has been a mad couple of days here in Rio, with just three seeds remaining in the draw to offer a huge opportunity. World number 58 Dusan Lajovic can fluctuate wildly on tour but the Serb is capable of much better tennis than his current ranking suggests, especially on clay, with last season’s run to the Banja Luka Open title seeing heroic wins over Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev. The 33-year-old beat compatriot and former champion Laslo Djere in straight sets on Thursday to build on a solid comeback over Daniel Elahi Galan on Tuesday and he stunned Cerundolo in straight sets at the Cincinnati Open last summer when the Argentine was in much better shape.
South American home-from-home advantage could tell here but Brazilian crowds will be desperate to see another seed fall with starlet Joao Fonseca still in the draw and that could see more support for Lajovic. Given their previous clash, take Lajovic to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: DUSAN LAJOVIC TO WIN A SET
