Spain

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Bulgaria

Grigor Dimitrov

The Spaniard is in great form. Davidovic-Fokina will start the match better and take the first set

Davidovic-Fokina is showing great tennis at the moment. Alejandro is looking very good this season. In the opening round of the Monte Carlo Masters, the Spaniard defeated Marcos Giron (7-5, 6-3), then overcame Serb Novak Djokovic (6-3, 6-7, 6-1). Then there were wins over Belgian David Goffen, whom Davidovic-Fokina beat in two sets (6-4, 6-1), and over Taylor Fritz (2-6, 6-4, 6-3). Dimitrov also delighted his fans in Monte Carlo so far. He started the event stronger than Nikoloz Basilashvili. Then Grigor beat Dusan Lajovic in three games (4-6, 6-3, 6-2). The Bulgarian then fell to Kasper Ruud (6-3, 7-5) and Hubert Gurkac (6-4, 3-6, 7-6). Dimitrov had previously played in the semi-finals in Monte Carlo - he lost to Rafael Nadal (4-6, 1-6) at that stage of the tournament in 2018. The athletes had played each other once before. That time it was Davidovic-Fokina who was stronger. It was last season, also on clay. In that clash Alejandro won in two sets, and what will happen now? The Spaniard is in optimal conditions. He is capable of reaching the final. Most likely, Davidovic-Fokina will start the match well and seize the initiative right away. Alejandro will win the first set.