By Tony Fairbairn
- Dan Evans [23] v Lorenzo Sonego
- H2H: Sonego leads 1-0
MIAMI, USA – Dan Evans is aiming to stop his recent losing streak ahead of the clay court season as he takes on Lorenzo Sonego in his opening match in Miami.
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H2H & Match Fundamentals
Dan Evans [23] v Lorenzo Sonego | H2H: Sonego leads 1-0 |
Miami Open | Miami, USA |
Hard (O) | Prize Money: $30,885 |
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Dan Evans is aiming to stop a run of five consecutive defeats when takes on Lorenzo Sonego in his Miami opener.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2023)
H2H: | Dan Evans (WR 29) | Lorenzo Sonego (WR 59) |
Tournament Previous Best | R2 (2019, 2021, 2022) | R4 (2021) |
1st Serve % | 61.9 | 67.2 |
Service Games Won % | 73.8 | 85.2 |
Break Points Saved % | 58.8 | 64.1 |
2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 48.2 | 45.7 |
Break Points Converted % | 40.5 | 33.3 |
Evans’ clinical returning will be put to the test against the efficient serving of Sonego with Italian proving dominant on his service games this season.
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Playing styles and prediction
Sonego hasn’t had the best of starts to the year but the Italian will be positive he can turn his form around especially with victories over Felix Auger-Aliassime and Dominic Thiem this season. The Italian knows that a good run in Miami and a return to the world’s top 50 will be in his sights.
Evans will look to return well and be clinical on break point opportunities as Sonego will look to dominate on serve and test Evans’ confidence. A good start to the match from Evans otherwise this match could get away from him quite quickly. Conditions should suit him in Miami and the Brit’s losing streak should end here as long as he can find a consistent level throughout the match.
Prediction: Evans in three sets.
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