Dušan Lajović vs Flavio Cobolli Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Monte Carlo Masters

Prediction published on 07/04/2025, 04:04  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 07/04/2025 at 04:09 in ATP Monte Carlo Masters Predictions

On his third appearance, Flavio Cobolli will be playing in the main draw at the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time. He starts off against qualifier Dusan Lajovic in what will mark their second career match. The winner here will face Arthur Fils or Tallon Griekspoor next, and below is our prediction.

Wins over Laslo Djere and Alexander Bublik in the qualifiers have ushered Lajovic to the main draw. A finalist here in 2019, the Serbian is making his ninth appearance and has an 11-9 record at Monte Carlo.

Age is, however, catching up and he has slowed down lately. To this game, he carries a 10-12 record for the year, having won six of 10 clay matches.

Cobolli will be facing an established clay court player, who has the head-to-head advantage over him too. The Italian will be looking to avenge that defeat in straight sets at Umag last year.

Even as he comes into the match on losing run, at 7-9, Cobolli will be confident of prevailing here. The 22-year-old arrives from a title run in Bucharest and will want to celebrate his first tour title with a deep run in Monaco.

Cobolli had a solid outing at the 2025 Tiriac Open final, beating pre-match favorite Sebastian Baez in straight sets. That marked his third straight 2-0 win.