By Tony Fairbairn
- Billy Harris [Q] v Marc-Andrea Huesler [Q]
- H2H: First Meeting
SOFIA, BULGARIA – Billy Harris has qualified for his first ever ATP event and will now face fellow qualifier Marc-Andrea Huesler in his opening round match in Sofia.
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H2H & Match Fundamentals
| Billy Harris [Q] v Marc-Andrea Huesler [Q] | H2H: First Meeting |
| ATP Sofia 2023 | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Indoor Hard | Prize Money: €6,035 |
| Fourth on Court 1, not before 2:30pm (12:30pm GMT) | TennisTV <- Subscription Required |
Billy Harris has qualified for his first ever ATP event in Sofia and now faces Marc-Andrea Huesler in the opening round of the main draw.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2023)
| H2H: | Billy Harris (WR 221) | Marc-Andrea Huesler (WR 200) |
| Tournament Previous Best | N/A | Champion (2022) |
| 1st Serve % | 60.7 | 59.5 |
| Service Games Won % | 80.4 | 80.3 |
| Break Points Saved % | 59.8 | 63.7 |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 51.6 | 47.7 |
| Break Points Converted % | 42.9 | 38.3 |
Harris will look to continue his efficiency on return against an effective and smart server in Huesler.
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Playing Styles and Prediction
Huesler was once a regular inside the world’s top 60 but the Swiss now finds himself just inside the world’s top 200 after a huge dip in form. Now Huesler will look to take his serve and volley style as he looks to cause problems to the rest of the field by bidding to win the tournament for a second year in a row.
Harris will look to be efficient on return and remain consistent on serve as he looks to take his good from the Challenger circuit into the main tour. Meanwhile Huesler will look to apply pressure on serve by regularly approaching the net and being aggressive on the forehand. This will be a good experience for Harris that will benefit the Brit’s development in the long term as he aims to enter the 2024 season with momentum on his side.
Prediction: Huesler in three sets.
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