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In the second round of the Atlanta Open, Aleksandar Vukic and Yoshihito Nishioka are set to clash in what promises to be an intense battle. The Japanese ace got a bye in the first round and will be looking to get past Vukic to end his losing streak. Get the latest tennis betting tips and predictions here.
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Aleksandar Vukic vs Yoshihito Nishioka – Match Predictions
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Aleksandar Vukic to Win
Nishioka is the higher-ranked player but one who has been away from the court. Moreover, he returns his attention to the hard court where he is on a four-match losing streak. On the other hand, Vukic triumphed in Busan in May and kickstarted proceedings in Busan with a win over American Ethan Quinn in straight sets. Given his current form and Nishioka’s struggles on the court, we are backing Vukic to triumph.
2-0 to Aleksandar Vukic
Two of Nishioka’s last three defeats have come in straight sets. On the other hand, only one of Vukic’s last eight wins has seen him require a deciding set. Prior form aside, Nishioka has struggled on hard-court of late and has been inactive. Vukic’s greater activity and the Japanese ace’s lac of it as well as poor form gives us confidence in backing a straight-sets victory for the Australian.
Aleksandar Vukic vs Yoshihito Nishioka Preview
Our predictions for this match have now been established, let’s see how these players have fared so far in the Atlanta Open.
Aleksandar Vukic
In 2023, Aleksander Vukic had a solid performance on the tennis circuit, displaying his prowess across various surfaces. With a notable win-loss record of 39-22, he has shown consistency and determination throughout the season. Vukic has been particularly dominant on hard courts, securing an impressive 71% win rate with a record of 25-10. This has seen him clinching the Busan Challenger title and reaching the finals of the Seoul Challenger and Oeiras 4 Challenger.
Yoshihito Nishioka
Nishioka’s performances in 2023 include reaching the semifinals in Adelaide and making it to the fourth round in both the Australian Open and the French Open. He also reached the third round in Barcelona and Madrid, and the second round in several tournaments, including Delray Beach, Indian Wells, and Miami. While he faced challenges on grass courts, Nishioka’s overall performance demonstrates his ability to compete at a high level on various surfaces.
Aleksandar Vukic vs Yoshihito Nishioka Head to Head
Vukic and Nishioka met once on the ATP tour, back in 2018 in Kobe. Propelled by the home crowd, the Japanese ace triumphed in straight sets, 6-2 and 7-6.
Aleksandar Vukic vs Yoshihito Nishioka Match Details
- When will this match start? This match starts at 20:30 GMT on 26 July.
- Who is the top seed of the Atlanta Open? Tylor Fritz has top billing in the women’s singles at Atlanta Open 2023.
- Where is the match being played? The venue for this fixture is Atlantic Station.
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