The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Daniel Evans and Lorenzo Musetti will take place on August 15.
Dan Evans’ Toronto Masters performance sparked interest, questioning if his Washington title win signaled consistent success or was a one-time exceptional week. Unfortunately, the latter turned out true as he suffered a disappointing first-round loss to Gabriel Diallo, who had not previously won a main tour match. Former British #1 Evans faced a challenging season, marked by inconsistent performance. Yet, he had notable deep runs: clay swing semifinals in Marrakech and Barcelona, and a recent unexpected Washington title that elevated him to #21. Last year, his best month was August, with a quarterfinal in Washington and Montreal semifinal. However, he struggled at the Cincinnati Masters, losing to Filip Krajinovic in the opening round.
Lorenzo Musetti’s game and results have notably improved in 2022 and carried into 2023, extending his positive trajectory. He impressively won two or more matches in ten of the last 11 tournaments across hard courts, clay, and grass. This marks a significant rebound for the talented Italian, considering a tough start to the year. He struggled initially, losing seven of his first nine main tour matches in 2023. Notably, he faced two of these losses in American Masters events: Indian Wells (Round 2, with a Round 1 bye) and Miami (Round 2, with a Round 1 bye).
| Daniel Evans vs Lorenzo Musetti | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 15, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 64 |
| Time (India) | 6:00 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Diallo | 6-7, 5-7 (L) |
| Tallon Griekspoor | 7-5, 6-3 (W) |
| Grigor Dimitrov | 6-3, 7-6 (W) |
| Frances Tiafoe | 6-4, 7-5 (W) |
| Alexander Shevchenko | 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Daniil Medvedev | 4-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Thanasi Kokkinakis | 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 (W) |
| Yoshihito Nishioka | 6-4, 6-1 (W) |
| Laslo Djere | 5-7, 3-6 (L) |
| Jozef Kovalik | 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 (W) |
Lorenzo Musetti ahead 2-0 (both on clay). While Dan Evans has the capability to defeat Musetti on clay, his current inconsistency and unpredictability make him a slight underdog in this match.
The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Daniel Evans and Lorenzo Musetti will take place on August 15.
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