Two familiar names to make it to the Round of 16 stage are:- Hubert Hurkacz and Grigor Dimitrov, world number 8 and 10 respectively. Both players have been drafted against each other to fight for a spot in the quarter final stage.
Hubert Hurkacz defeated Denis Shapovalov while Grigor Dimitrov defeated Zizou Bergs in the last round.
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Hubert Hurkacz has come so far in the French Open this year and he can almost see the finish line. The Polish tennis player now has to face Grigor Dimitrov to book his place in the Quarter Final.
Hubert Hurkacz played against Denis Shapovalov in the 32nd Round and he won in 4 sets. Hurkacz got off to a strong start, winning the first set 6-3 and in the second set, it was a close battle between both players, but Hurkacz prevailed 7-6. He was confident of closing the game in the 3rd set, but Grigor came out on top, winning 4-6 to force an extension. And finally in the 4th set, Hubert Hurkacz won the game by beating Dimitrov 6-3.
According to stats, Hubert Hurkacz had the following numbers:- First serve (72%), Break Points Saved (60%), Service Game won (18), Second Serve Return Points (50%) and Break Points Won (4).
Grigor Dimitrov
Grigor Dimitrov is confident in his abilities to see him through as the French Open advances to its closing stages. Grigor Dimitrov is aiming for the Quarter Final, which would be a huge achievement for the Bulgarian tennis player.
Grigor Dimitrov played his last game against Zizou Bergs and he won in 4 sets. Dimitrov had a bright start to the game and he won the opening set 3-6. And in the second set, Dimitrov fought hard and got a narrow 6-7 win. It looked certain that he was going home in the final set, but Zizou was able to force an extension by winning the third set 6-4. And in the 4th set, Grigor finally closed the game with a 4-6 win.
Grigor Dimitrov had the following numbers at the end of the game:- First serve (63%), Break Points Saved (68%), Service Game won (16), Second Serve Return Points (48%) and Break Points Won (6).
Head to Head
Hurbert Hurkacz and Grigor Dimitrov have played only 5 times against each other in the past. And Grigor won all 5 meetings.
Analysis and Predictions
There will be little to separate both players at this stage of the tournament. They have been in fine form so far in the tournament. Hurbert Hurkacz will be eager to get his first ever win over Dimitrov. Grigor Dimitrov remains the favorite to come out on top in this clash.
Match Facts:-
Both players won their last 3 matches in a row.
- Grigor Dimitrov to Win at 1.77 Odds
- Under 40.5 Games at 1.84 Odds
- Total Sets 4 at 2.50 Odds