Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Reilly Opelka Prediction & Picks - Dallas Open
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On Tuesday, at the Dallas Open, we have an all American affair, with Aleksandar Kovacevic and Reilly Opelka going head-to-head for the first time since 2024. When the pair last met, it was Opelka, who is currently ranked above his compatriot, that came out on top, with the big-hitter winning in straight sets. That was on a hard surface in Atlanta, but can he repeat the trick in Dallas? Well, realistically, this should be a winnable match for the current world number 67, who won this event back in 2022.
Kovacevic has not won this event before, nor does he approach this match in particularly hot form, losing to Droguet last time out. That defeat was a third in five matches for the world number 78, who has never previously beaten Tuesday's opponent. After some mixed form (at best) during the early weeks of the season, can the 27-year-old raise his game?
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Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Reilly Opelka Form
Aleksandar Kovacevic and Reilly Opelka Latest Matches
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Aleksandar Kovacevic against Reilly Opelka : Head to Head (H2H)
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Aleksandar Kovacevic - Reilly Opelka Key Points
- When the pair last met, Reilly Opelka won in straight sets.
- Reilly Opelka has never previously lost to Aleksandar Kovacevic.
- Reilly Opelka has previously won the Dallas Open.
- Reilly Opelka won his most recent match against a lower-ranked player in straight sets.
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Our Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Reilly Opelka Prediction
This looks like a very nice opening for Reilly Opelka, who returns to the scene of one of his previous ATP Tour successes. Having won this event back in 2022, the big server should fancy himself against a player who hasn't exactly been in strong form in 2026. Aleksandar Kovacevic has lost five of his last seven matches, delivering some performances that suggest he's going to struggle here.
Consider also that Opelka won in straight sets when the pair last met and it's easy to feel that the big hitter could be priced a little shorter to get the job done. In other words, there's value on offer.
Our Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Reilly Opelka Pick: Reilly Opelka to Win.
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