Paris Masters 2023: Grigor Dimitrov vs Hubert Hurkacz - Preview, Predictions, Head to head and Stats
Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov will take on Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters
Hubert Hurkacz secured his spot in the third round by defeating Sebastian Korda and Roberto Bautista Agut. In the third round, he faced Francisco Cerundolo and initially fell behind with a 3-1 deficit in the first set. However, he managed to win five of the next six games, ultimately claiming the set. Hurkacz took an early lead in the second set, but Cerundolo made a strong comeback, equalizing the score. Nonetheless, the Pole made a final surge, winning the last three games and securing a 6-4, 6-3 victory.
Hurkacz’s strong push for a spot in the ATP Finals persisted as he secured a victory against Cerundolo. While his serving statistics remained respectable, they slightly dipped compared to his typical performance. In the previous round, he delivered eight aces and won 70 percent of his first-serve points, with slightly higher numbers in the initial rounds. Hurkacz aims to achieve his first victory over Grigor Dimitrov, and his current form suggests he has the capability to do so. Although Dimitrov has effectively countered Hurkacz’s formidable serve in the past, the Polish player is in good form and ready for the challenge.
Grigor Dimitrov secured his place in the third round with consecutive three-set victories over Lorenzo Musetti and Daniil Medvedev. In the third round, he faced Alexander Bublik and got off to a swift start, leading 3-0 in the first set. Although Bublik managed to narrow the gap by winning the next two games, Dimitrov went on another three-game streak, ultimately taking the first set. In the second set, Dimitrov mounted an impressive comeback, winning five consecutive games from a 2-1 deficit and sealing the match with a score of 6-2, 6-2.
Dimitrov’s win over Bublik marked his first straight-sets victory of the week. While he performed reasonably well, he had a leg injury, and his mobility appeared to be somewhat affected on occasion. This might be a minor issue, but when facing a player like Hubert Hurkacz, there’s no room for being slower. Additionally, Dimitrov has generally had the upper hand in most of the baseline exchanges with Hurkacz. Considering that Dimitrov has been playing even more aggressively than usual lately, Hurkacz will face a significant challenge. This match has the potential to be entertaining, but given Dimitrov’s history in this rivalry, he’s likely to be the favorite to win once again.
Details:
Date – Friday, 3rd November
Court Type – Indoor Hard Surface
Telecast – Tennis Channel
Start Time – To be Announced
Location – Paris
Match details – Quarter-finals
Dinitrov and Hurkacz have played each other three times before on the ATP tour. Dimitrov has the clear upper hand and leads 3-0 on head to head. We are predicting a win in three sets for Grigor Dimitrov.
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