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Tennis | ATP Geneva 2024 | Murray makes ATP return against Hanfmann

Tony Fairbairn
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By Tony Fairbairn

  • Andy Murray v Yannick Hanfmann
  • H2H: Murray leads 1-0
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Andy Murray plays his first ATP event in two months as he takes on Yannick Hanfmann in his Geneva opener.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Andy Murray v Yannick Hanfmann   H2H: Murray leads 1-0
ATP Geneva 2024 Geneva, Switzerland
Clay (O) Prize Money: €6,215
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Andy Murray will make his return to the ATP tour for the first time in two months and first up for Murray in Geneva is Yannick Hanfmann.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)

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H2H: Andy Murray (WR 77) Yannick Hanfmann (WR 59)
Tournament Previous Best N/A N/A  
1st Serve % 60.2 64.9
Service Games Won % 82.9 72.3
Break Points Saved % 61.8 57.1
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 48 47.9
Break Points Converted % 30.7 37

Murray has been more consistent on serve this season but the German has been clinical on break points when given the chance.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

Hanfmann has been struggling for form in recent months with the German not winning back-to-back matches at a tournament since Miami. However with Geneva being perfect conditions for his game, Hanfmann will aim to turn his form around and boost his confidence ahead of Roland Garros.

Murray will look for tactical clarity on serve as he aims to be aggressive and take the ball as early as possible. Meanwhile Hanfmann will look to be ruthless on the backhand as he will punish Murray’s vulnerable second serves. A good performance would be perfect for Murray as he looks to gain valuable time on court ahead of the grass court season. However Hanfmann’s game is well suited to the conditions in Geneva and the German should have too much quality in this match.

Prediction: Hanfmann in three sets.

 

 

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