The round of 32 match of Austrian Open 2023 between Dusan Lajovic and Zhizhen Zhang will take place on August 1.
Earlier this year, Dusan Lajovic displayed some of the best tennis of his career on clay, but his performance has since declined significantly due to fitness issues. In recent months, he has faced a tough period, losing seven out of his last eight matches, and even had to retire in the first round of the French Open when trailing Zhizhen Zhang 1-6, 1-4. Despite his recent struggles, the former Monte Carlo Masters runner-up has a strong record in Kitzbuhel and aims to leverage his experience on these conditions to regain form. In the last seven main-draw appearances at this tournament, Lajovic has reached the quarterfinals five times and the semifinals once.
Zhizhen Zhang, the first Chinese player to reach a quarterfinal at the Masters level in Madrid, achieved another significant milestone last week by securing his first-ever main tour semifinal result at the ATP 500 Hamburg. His impressive run included victories against two Germans, Daniel Altmaier and Yannick Hanfmann, as well as one former German player, Jan Choinski. Around this time last year, the 26-year-old was on a streak of three consecutive finals at the Challenger level. However, he has made remarkable progress since then and currently holds a comfortable position in the top 50 of the ATP rankings. Despite considering clay as his weakest surface, Zhang has proven himself as a consistent performer on the main tour, primarily due to his strong performances on this challenging surface.
| Dusan Lajovic vs Zhizhen Zhang | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 1, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Austrian Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 11:00 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Arthur Fils | 5-7, 5-7 (L) |
| Miomir Kecmanovic | 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
| Filip Misolic | 6-7, 6-7 (L) |
| Jan Choinski | 7-5, 6-7, 2-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-4, 6-7, 10-7 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Laslo Djere | 3-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Daniel Altmaier | 6-4, 6-4 (L) |
| Yannick Hanfmann | 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 (W) |
| Jan Choinski | 6-4, 7-5 (W) |
| Hamad Medjedovic | 6-4, 1-6, 4-6 (L) |
Zhizhen Zhang holds a 1-0 lead in the head-to-head record against Dusan Lajovic. While Lajovic is generally the more accomplished and experienced clay court player, especially at this venue, his recent struggles with form and fitness make him the slight underdog in this specific matchup.
The round of 32 match of Austrian Open 2023 between Dusan Lajovic and Zhizhen Zhang will take place on August 1.
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