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PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Alcaraz, Djokovic, Fritz and Hurkacz to play on CENTER COURT on Friday – Western & Southern Open

ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW.

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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Max Purcell

Head to head 0-0

Carlos Alcaraz will play Max Purcell in the quarter for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 3:00 pm on CENTER COURT.

Carlos Alcaraz: ranking and results

Currently world no. 1 Carlos got to the quarter after beating Jordan Thompson 7-5 4-6 6-3 and Tommy Paul 7-66 6-70 6-3.

Carlos has a 51-5 win-loss record in 2023, 14-2 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current season was winning the title in Buenos Aires where he beat Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 7-5 and in Indian Wells where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 6-3 6-2 and in Barcelona where he overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6-3 6-4 and in Madrid where he defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in the final 6-4 3-6 6-3 and in London where he overcame Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 6-4 and at the Wimbledon where he overcame Novak Djokovic in the final 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4.

Last year in Cincinnati Alcaraz lost in the quarter 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 6-4 to Cameron Norrie.

Max Purcell: ranking and results

Ranked no. 70, Purcell got to the quarter after defeating Luca Van Assche 4-6 6-3 6-3, Alexei Popyrin 6-76 7-5 6-4, Lloyd Harris 6-4 6-4, Casper Ruud 6-4 3-6 6-4 and Stan Wawrinka 6-4 6-2.

Purcell has a 47-17 win-loss record in 2023, 41-10 on hard (See FULL STATS). Purcell’s best result of the year was reaching the final in the Chennai Challenger, the Bengaluru Challenger, the Pune Challenger, the Lille Challenger, the Gwangju Challenger and the Busan Challenger.

Last year in Cincinnati Purcell didn’t compete in Cincinnati in 2022.

Head to head analysis

There is no head to head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Max Purcell since this will be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Carlos Alcaraz who should win in 2 sets.

(image) As per the initial odds, Carlos Alcaraz is the pick to win this match.
Carlos Alcaraz -> 1.081
Max Purcell -> 7.9

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Novak Djokovic vs. Taylor Fritz

Head to head 6-0 for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic will compete against Taylor Fritz in the quarter for the 7th time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 8:30 pm on CENTER COURT.

Novak Djokovic: ranking and results

Ranked no. 2, the Serbian got to the quarter after beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4 ret. and Gael Monfils 6-3 6-2.

The Serbian has a 35-5 win-loss record in 2023, 17-1 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current year was conquering the title in Adelaide where he overcame Sebastian Korda in the final 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4 and at the Australian Open where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) and at the French Open where he defeated Casper Ruud in the final 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5.

Last year in Cincinnati The Serbian didn’t compete in Cincinnati in 2022. The Serbian conquered the title at the Western & Southern Open once in 2018 when he defeated Roger Federer 6-4 6-4.

Taylor Fritz: ranking and results

Ranked no. 9, the American got to the quarter after beating Jiri Lehecka 7-614 6-2, Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 7-61 and Dusan Lajovic 5-0 ret..

Fritz has a 45-18 win-loss record in 2023, 29-7 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current season was winning the title in Australia where he overcame Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6) and in Delray Beach where he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2 and in Atlanta where he beat Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.

Last year in Cincinnati Taylor lost in the quarter 7-6(1) 6-3 to Daniil Medvedev.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 7th time that Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz fight against each other. The head to head is 6-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard.

Before, the last time they locked horns, Djokovic won 7-6(5) 7-6(6) in the semifinal in Nitto atp finals back in 2022.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Novak Djokovic who should win in 2 sets.

(image) As per the initial odds, Novak Djokovic is the pick to win this match.
Novak Djokovic -> 1.21
Taylor Fritz -> 4.50

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Hubert Hurkacz vs. Alexei Popyrin

Head to head 2-0 for Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz will come up against Alexei Popyrin in the quarter for the 3rd time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 1:00 pm on CENTER COURT.

Hubert Hurkacz: ranking and results

Ranked no. 20, Hubert reached the quarter after beating Thanasi Kokkinakis 7-62 3-6 7-61, Borna Coric 5-7 6-3 6-3 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4.

The Pole has a 30-17 win-loss record in 2023, 14-8 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current year was winning the title in Marseille where he beat Benjamin Bonzi in the final 6-3 7-6(4).

Last year in Cincinnati Hurkacz lost in the 2nd round 7-6(5) 6-7(5) 6-2 to John Isner.

Alexei Popyrin: ranking and results

Ranked no. 58, Alexei got to the quarter after defeating Ilya Ivashka 6-2 4-6 6-4, Daniel Altmaier 6-75 6-4 6-4, Nicolas Jarry w/o and Emil Ruusuvuori 6-2 1-6 6-3.

Alexei has a 33-21 win-loss record in 2023, 16-10 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current season was winning the title in Umag where he defeated Stan Wawrinka in the final 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4.

Last year in Cincinnati Popyrin lost in the qualifications 7-5 7-6(3) to Bradley Klahn.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 3rd time that Hubert Hurkacz and Alexei Popyrin square off. Their current record is 2-0 for Hurkacz (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard.

Before, the last time they played, Hurkacz won 6-3 6-3 in the 2nd round in Indian wells back in March 2023.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Hubert Hurkacz who should win in 2 sets.

(image) As per the initial odds, Hubert Hurkacz is the pick to win this match.
Hubert Hurkacz -> 1.31
Alexei Popyrin -> 3.46

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Last Results

These are the last results of the Western & Southern Open

  • Max PurcellPurcellStan WawrinkaWawrinka (6-4 6-2) – Score progression – Stats
  • Alexei PopyrinPopyrinEmil RuusuvuoriRuusuvuori (6-2 1-6 6-3) – Score progression – Stats
  • Carlos AlcarazAlcarazTommy PaulPaul (7-66 6-70 6-3) – Score progression – Stats
  • Hubert HurkaczHurkaczStefanos TsitsipasTsitsipas (6-3 6-4) – Score progression – Stats
  • Novak DjokovicDjokovicGael MonfilsMonfils (6-3 6-2) – Score progression – Stats
  • Alexander ZverevZverevDaniil MedvedevMedvedev (6-4 5-7 6-4) – Score progression – Stats
  • Adrian MannarinoMannarinoMackenzie McdonaldMcdonald (6-4 3-0 ret.) – Score progression – Stats
  • Taylor FritzFritzDusan LajovicLajovic (5-0 ret.) – Score progression – Stats

Upcoming matches

These are the upcoming matches of the Western & Southern Open

  • Adrian MannarinoMannarinoAlexander ZverevZverev (0-7) – H2H – Prediction
  • Hubert HurkaczHurkaczAlexei PopyrinPopyrin (2-0) – H2H – Prediction
  • Taylor Harry FritzHarry FritzNovak DjokovicDjokovic (0-6) – H2H – Prediction
  • Carlos Alcaraz GarfiaAlcaraz GarfiaMax PurcellPurcell (0-0) – H2H – Prediction


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