Introduction
In an exciting Round of 32 clash at the ATP Istanbul, Turkiye Men Singles, Damir Dzumhur will take on Ricardas Berankis at Center Court. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two talented players looking to advance in the tournament. Tennis fans can follow all the action and place their bets on Betarena.
Player Analysis
Damir Dzumhur
Damir Dzumhur, also known as D.Dzumhur, hails from Bosnia & Herzegovina and stands at 5'9" (1.75m) tall, weighing 150lb (68kg). The 32-year-old player favors Clay courts and turned professional in 2011. Coached by Petar Popovic, Dzumhur has achieved career-high rankings of 23rd in singles and 117th in doubles.
Ricardas Berankis
Ricardas Berankis, a 34-year-old player from Lithuania, matches Dzumhur's height at 5'9" (1.75m) but weighs slightly more at 170lb (77kg). Berankis prefers playing on Hard courts and began his professional career in 2007. Coached by Janko Tipsarevic and Dirk Hordorff, he has reached rankings of 50th in singles and 139th in doubles.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters:
1. Date: 27/10/2019 - ATP Paris, France Men Singles - Result: Ricardas Berankis won (6-3, 3-6, 7-6)
2. Date: 28/09/2019 - ATP Beijing, China Men Singles - Result: Damir Dzumhur won (6-3, 6-7, 6-1)
3. Date: 25/10/2017 - ATP Vienna, Austria Men Singles - Result: Damir Dzumhur won (6-4, 6-2)
4. Date: 22/10/2017 - ATP Moscow, Russia Men Singles - Result: Damir Dzumhur won (6-2, 1-6, 6-4)
5. Date: 16/02/2016 - ATP Delray Beach, USA Men Singles - Result: Damir Dzumhur won (6-4, 6-2)
Match Analysis and Prediction
In their recent performances, Damir Dzumhur displayed consistency with wins in the qualifiers but faced a defeat in the US Open Men Singles against Alex Bolt. His strong serve and break point conversion rate make him a formidable opponent.
Ricardas Berankis had mixed results recently with a loss in the Challenger event but showed resilience with wins in other matches. Despite his double faults in the last match indicating some vulnerability under pressure, Berankis' experience could play a crucial role.
Considering their head-to-head history and current form, this match is expected to be closely contested. Both players have the skills to dominate on their preferred surfaces but may face challenges from each other's strengths.
With their past encounters resulting in competitive matches and alternating victories, predicting a clear winner is challenging. However, based on recent performances and overall consistency, Damir Dzumhur might have a slight edge over Ricardas Berankis in this matchup.
Score Prediction:
Damir Dzumhur wins in a thrilling three-set battle with a final scoreline of 6-4, 4-6, 7-5.