Duje Ajdukovic vs Thiago Monteiro Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Bastad Open

Prediction published on 18/07/2024, 01:42  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 18/07/2024 at 03:34 in Tennis Predictions

World number 85 Thiago Monteiro and the qualifier Duje Ajdukovic are set to meet in the quarter-finals of the Swedish Open. In this article, we will look at the stats and give a prediction for the match. Rafa Nadal, Cameron Norrie, Sumit Nagal or Mariano Navone will provide semi-final opposition for the winner of this match.

This is Ajdukovic’s Bastad debut. He is on his best performance at a tour tournament, having never won more than once in the main draw at the top level. The Croat has won three of his four matches here in straights.

Only in the second round was he forced into a decider – against eighth seed Pavel Kotov. The 23-year-old, now on 23 wins in 43 outings, is up 14 places in the live ranking to 116th. This is just one place below his career-high ATP world ranking.

This will be the first ever meeting between these two players. Monteiro is coming off a big victory having defeated Casper Ruud in the last round. That win, which came in straight sets, should provide a nice boost to his confidence levels.

The Brazilian is definitely a strong clay player and seeing off a former Bastad champion is no mean feat. That win was his third ATP top 10 victory of the year. So far in 2024, Monteiro has defeated Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas on clay.

His win over Ruud has allowed him to move up to 78th in the live rankings. His second highest world placing this year. Going into this encounter, Monteiro is seeking to advance to the semis at a tour tournament for the first time since 2021.