Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rei Sakamoto Prediction & Picks - ATP Miami
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One of several first-round matches due to take place at the ATP event in Miami Gardens, Florida on Wednesday sees Aleksandar Kovacevic go up against Rei Sakamoto. The young Japanese player will be hoping to reach the second round of this tournament for the first time, while his US opponent will be looking to make a second appearance beyond the first round.
Last time out, Kovacevic was defeated by Novak Djokovic, but there's really no shame in that defeat, especially as he won a set in the process. Prior to that valiant effort, the world number 92 defeated the higher-ranked Corentin Moutet in straight sets, showing more than enough quality to suggest that he can rise to this test and get the job done. We've also seen the American defeat the likes of Hubert Hurkacz, who previously won this tournament, in recent weeks, which also bodes well.
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Aleksandar Kovacevic - Rei Sakamoto Key Points
- Aleksandar Kovacevis has won three of his last five hard-court matches.
- Rei Sakamoto has lost three of his last four hard-court matches.
- Rei Sakamoto has lost each of his two recent matches against higher-ranked players.
- Rei Sakamoto has never been beyond the first round at the Miami Open.
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Our Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rei Sakamoto Prediction
Aleksandar Kovacevic doesn't have the most amazing record at the Miami Open, only going beyond the first round in one of his previous three attempts, though he has been handed a fantastic opportunity to enhance that record here. The American competitor has been in decent form of late, while he's now up against a lower-ranked player who has really struggled when facing players of Kovacevic's level in recent weeks.
Our Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Rei Sakamoto Pick: Aleksandar Kovacevic to Win.
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