In the second round of the Croatia Open on Wednesday, top seed Carlos Alcaraz will take on Norbert Gombos. Read below for Carlos Alcaraz vs Norbert Gombos Prediction, Head-to-Head, Preview, Betting Tips and Live Stream.
With 39 victories from 45 games and championships at Rio, Miami, Barcelona, and Madrid, Alcaraz has enjoyed an exceptional season thus far.
After losing to Italian Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon Championships’ fourth round, the Spaniard entered Hamburg. On clay, he continued his outstanding form with convincing victories against Alex Molcan, Karen Khachanov, and Filip Krajinovic on route to the championship match. But Lorenzo Musetti, who pulled off an incredible triumph to win his maiden ATP title, couldn’t hold off a challenge.
While finishing in second place in the Murcia and Salzburg Challengers, Norbert Gombos has racked up 27 victories from 46 games this season. The majority of his tennis matches have been on the ATP Challenger tour, where he is currently attempting to make a name for himself.
For the second time in his career, the Slovakian player made it into the Australian Open main draw. He started out well by beating Russian qualifier Timofey Skatov. In the second round, he beat Marin Cilic in one set, but he was eliminated in four.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Norbert Gombos Match Details
- Tournament: Croatia Open
- Date: July 28th, 2022
- Venue: Umag, Croatia
- Surface: Clay
- Round: Round of 16
- Category: Men’s Singles
- Prize Money: €534,555.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Norbert Gombos head to head record
Since Alcaraz and Gombos have never met, their head-to-head record is now 0-0.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Norbert Gombos Predictions
Going into this competition, Alcaraz will be the clear favourite. The Spaniard, who has only lost three matches on clay all year, will aim to end the claycourt season strongly.
Alcaraz is renowned on the tennis court for his strong groundstrokes and fluid movements.
He currently has the finest forehand on the men’s tour, in my opinion. His strong defensive abilities go well with his offensive strengths.
Gombos appears committed to maximising his chance in Hamburg, although he is aware of his disadvantage in the match. Having five aces and won 82 percent of his first-serve points in his previous match, he served effectively.
A straight sets victory for Carlos Alcaraz is the prediction.
Carlos Alcaraz last three performances
1) Hamburg Open: Semfinal- b. Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6(3)
2) Hamburg Open: Quarterfinal- b. Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 6-3
3) Hamburg Open: Round of 16- b. Ruusuvuori 6-4, 7-5
Norbert Gombos last three performances
1) Croatia Open: Round of 32- b. Delbonis 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
2) Croatia Open: Qualification- d. Agamenone 4-6, 6-1, 5-7
3) Croatia Open: Qualification- b. Romboli 6-1, 6-2
Broadcast and Live Stream Details
- US – Tennis Channel
- UK – Tennis TV (live streaming)
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Canada – TSN
- India – Discovery/ Tennis TV
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