After back-to-back wins, Andy Murray will face another Frenchman in the quarterfinal of the challenger tournament in Aix En Provence. Luca Van Assche is the favorite, given the odds, but that doesn’t mean anything to Murray.
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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.
Andy Murray vs Luca Van Assche – Match Predictions
Luca Van Assche is still only 18 years old and will have a unique chance to play against one of the best players ever who turned pro the year he was born.
Andy Murray to win
Murray is getting closer to his first title since 2019. Regardless of the fact that it is a challenger tournament, lifting the trophy at the would be a great confidence boost for the former No. 1. After beating Gael Monfils and Laurent Lokoli, Murray face another Frenchman. The teenager is the favorite against Murray, but the Scot will prove to be a big of a bite for Van Assche. Murray will know how to hold his serve and when to attack. All that will lead to Murray advancing to the semifinal of the tournament.
Over 21.5 games
Luca Van Assche has a solid serve and he will definitely not lack motive against Murray. The French teenager is seeing this match as a chance to do a sensation. He played in three sets in the previous two rounds and that will probably be the case in this match as well which will go over 21.5 games.
Andy Murray vs Luca Van Assche Preview
After an early loss in Madrid, Andy Murray is preparing for Roland Garros in Aix En Provence. Things are going well for the Scot and he will be able to handle Van Assche.
Andy Murray
Andy Murray is currently 52nd at the ATP rankings. He has a slow start of the season with a 11-7 record. After losing to Alex De Minaur in the opening round in Monte Carlo and to Andrea Vavasorri in the same stage in Madrid, Murray is having a solid week in Aix En Provence. In the first round, he defeated Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-2 and then went past Laurent Lokoli by 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.
Luca Van Assche
Van Assche is the new hope of the French tennis. The 18 years old is currently 86th in the ATP rankings which is his career-high. He is 18-11 for the season and 10-4 on clay. In the previous two rounds in Aix En Provence, Van Assche defeated two veterans – Joao Sousa and Adrian Mannarino.
Andy Murray vs Luca Van Assche Head to Head
This will be the first match between Murray and Van Assche.
Andy Murray vs Luca Van Assche Match Details
- Date and Time: The match will start on Friday, May 5, not before 13:30 GMT
- Venue: The match will be played on Court Credit Agricole.
- Who do the bookies favor ahead of this match? Luca Van Assche is the favorite to win this match.
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