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Tennis | ATP Atlanta 2024 | Harris qualifies for second consecutive ATP event, faces Karatsev in opener

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Billy Harris [Q] v Aslan Karatsev
  • H2H: First Meeting
ATLANTA, USA – Billy Harris has qualified for his second consecutive ATP tour event and will now face Aslan Karatsev in his Atlanta opener.

 

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Billy Harris [Q] v Aslan Karatsev H2H & Match Fundamentals

Billy Harris [Q] v Aslan Karatsev        H2H: First Meeting
ATP Atlanta 2024 Atlanta, USA
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After qualifying for Newport last week, Billy Harris has qualified for his second consecutive ATP event in Atlanta and faces Aslan Karatsev in his opening round match in the main draw.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)

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H2H: Billy Harris (WR 114) Aslan Karatsev (WR 107)  
Tournament Previous Best N/A N/A
1st Serve % 63.3 62.4
Service Games Won % 75 67.2
Break Points Saved % 54.3 53.2
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 45.9 49.7
Break Points Converted % 42.5 37.2

Harris will need to be aware of Karatsev’s consistency on serve and return as the Brit aims to maintain his efficiency on break points.

 

 

Playing Styles and Prediction

After a run to the final in Tokyo last year, Karatsev has had a nightmare season in 2024 with injuries halting his progress as well as only recording one win from seven tournaments. However the world number 107 now returns to hard courts knowing that when he is on form, he can be a dangerous player to face and will hope he can return to his best form in the second half of the season.

Harris will aim to take control of rallies with the forehand as he will approach the net to shorten the points up. Meanwhile Karatsev will use the backhand to force Harris behind the baseline as he aims to pick up confidence in all areas of the court. This should be a tough match for Harris but the Brit’s more confident form this season makes him slight favourite in what should be a long first round match.

Prediction: Harris in three sets.

 

 

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