Tennis

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune Prediction and Odds: Mutua Madrid Open 2023

A place in the Mutua Madrid Open round of 16 is up for grabs as Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Holger Rune draw swords on Sunday. Which of these players will be left standing at the end of this match?

The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, and odds are subject to change. We recommend checking with the bookmaker before placing the bet.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune – Match Predictions

As Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Holger battle for a fourth round spot, these are our predictions and tips for this match

Holger Rune to Win

We would like to start by pointing out that Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has been inconsistent these past few weeks. The Spaniard has five wins and five losses in his last 10 matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Holger Rune won the Munich Open title last weekend, and has reached the final of the last two tournaments he participated in. As a matter of fact, the Danish player is coming into this match on the back of five consecutive wins; he also has nine wins in his last 10 singles matches. Taking everything into account, Holger Rune should win this match.

Two Total Sets

We’ve established that Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has lost as many matches as he has won in recent weeks. It’s also fair to point out that his matches usually don’t go all the way to three sets. In fact, all of Davidovich Fokina’s last 11 singles matches ended in two sets. Keeping that in mind, we are fairly confident that this match will end in just two sets.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune Preview

Now that we’ve established our Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune predictions, let’s see how these players have fared in recent weeks.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina looked really good in his second round clash with Albert Ramos-Vinolas; as he converted four of seven break points, dispatching his compatriot in straight sets. The Spaniard will have his work cut out for him as he takes on an in-form Holger Rune; can he advance to the round of 16 at the expense of the Danish player?

Holger Rune

On the other hand, Holger Rune has enjoyed some fine form these past few weeks. He is currently on a five-match winning run, with nine wins in his last 10 games. Interestingly, Rune is on a quest to reach his third consecutive final; he’ll fancy his chances against Davidovich Fokina today.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune Head to Head

This will actually be the first time that these players go up against each other in their respective careers. It’s not really a surprise considering Holger Rune is only 20, and has only been on tour for a couple of years.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune Match Details

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Rafael Nadal (ESP) during his second round match at the Mutua Madrid Open in Madrid , Spain, on May, 6, 2021. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo by Icon Sport


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