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Tennis | ATP Monte-Carlo 2024 | Evans looks to bounce back from Marrakech exit against Ofner

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Dan Evans v Sebastian Ofner
  • H2H: First Meeting
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – Dan Evans looks to bounce back from his early exit in Marrakech as he faces Sebastian Ofner in Monte-Carlo.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Dan Evans v Sebastian Ofner H2H: First Meeting      
ATP Monte-Carlo 2024 Monte-Carlo, Monaco  
Clay (O) Prize Money: €23,785
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After an opening round exit to Roberto Carballes Baena in Marrakech, Dan Evans will aim to bounce back in Monte-Carlo as he takes on Sebastian Ofner in our opening round match.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)

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H2H: Dan Evans (WR 42) Sebastian Ofner (WR 47)  
Tournament Previous Best Semi-Final (2021)   N/A
1st Serve % 56.3 57
Service Games Won % 80 80
Break Points Saved % 61.1 63.4
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 51.2 46.3
Break Points Converted % 29.9 43.4

Evans will aim to improve his returning efficiency over the clay court season especially in this match as Ofner has been precise on serve this season.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

After a good start to the season where he reached the semi-finals in Hong Kong, Ofner has been on a poor run of form since then having only won three matches since. The Austrian has lost some tight matches this season and will be hoping that the clay court season will mean a change of luck as he looks to convert good performances into wins.

Evans will use the angles to force Ofner into uncomfortable positions as he aims to test the Austrian’s movement from the baseline. Meanwhile Ofner will hope to be consistent on serve as he aims to take the match out of Evans’ hands, using the forehand to dictate play. This will be a good early test for Evans against an opponent who is out of confidence at the moment.

Prediction: Evans in three sets.      

 

 

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