Hamburg European Open 2022: Carlos Alcaraz vs Filip Krajinovic Prediction, Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Odds and Pick

Carlos Alcaraz and Filip Krajinovic are all set to square off with each other in Hamburg European Open 2022 in Hamburg, Germany on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The clash on the clay court between the Spaniard and the Serbian will happen in the second round of the Hamburg European Open 2022. The winner of the second round will advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 event.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Filip Krajinovic Match Details

• Fixture: (1) Carlos Alcaraz vs Filip Krajinovic
• Date: July 21, 2022.
• Tournament: Hamburg European Open
• Round: Second round (Round of 16)
• Venue: Hamburg, Germany
• Category: ATP 500
• Surface: Clay
• Prize money: €1,770,865
• Live telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Amazon Prime Video.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Filip Krajinovic Match Preview in Hamburg European Open 2022

Carlos Alcaraz will be facing Filip Krajinovic in the round of 16 on July 21, 2022. The top seed, Carlos Alcaraz, is experiencing the best period of his career as he won 36 matches out of the 41 matches this season including four titles won. The 19-year-old currently resides as the World No. 6 although he started this season out of the Top 30. 

Alcaraz won two Master 1000 in Miami and Madrid and also triumph in the Rio Open and Barcelona Open. The Spaniard then reached the quarterfinals of the French Open but failed to win the match against Alexander Zverev. After the French Open, Carlos entered Wimbledon as the fifth seed and reached the round of 16 by defeating  Jan-Lennard Struff, Tallon Griekspoor, and Oscar Otte. However, he couldn’t make it into the quarterfinals and lost to Jannik Sinner 1-6, 4-6, 7-6(8), 3-6.

On the other hand, Filip Krajinovic has won 18 matches out of 31 and had an average run this season. He was the major highlight of the Queen’s Club Championships as he outplayed players like Jenson Brooksby, Sam Querrey, Ryan Peniston, and Marin Cilic to reach the final of the event. However, he was derailed by Matteo Berrettini 7-5, 6-4 to defend the title successfully. 

The Serbian also entered Wimbledon as the 26th seed and reached the second round. Filip defeated Jiri Lehecka 5-7, 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 6-4 in the first round but was unable to beat eventual runner-up Nick Kyrgios. He was eliminated in the second round.

The campaign of the Serbian again began in the Hamburg European Open 2022. Krajinovic defeated Sebastian Baez 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(6) in the opening round of the ATP 500 event. It was a mouth-watering contest between Filip and Baez, the Serbian won two match points in the game and it lasted for 2 hours and 26 minutes. 

Carlos Alcaraz vs Filip Krajinovic Head-to-Head

Carlos Alcaraz and Filip Krajinovic are coming head-to-head for the second time. Their head-to-head count is 1-0 as Alcaraz leads the contest between the two. 

Carlos Alcaraz vs Filip Krajinovic Odds

All odds are sourced from Oddschecker.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Filip Krajinovic Prediction in Hamburg European Open 2022

Without a doubt, Carlos Alaraz is the favorite for the contest between Spaniard and Serbian. However, both the players have qualities that may anchor for any one of them to get a ticket for the Hamburg European Open quarterfinals.  

Carlos will have an upper hand in the battle as he is in outstanding form this season winning 20 out of 22 matches on the clay court. He also won three tournaments on the clay court. However, Krajinovic has only won 5 out of 10 matches on the clay court. 

In addition to playing aggressively from the baseline, Alcaraz is a strong defender and has excellent court coverage. The Spaniard is a really strong hitter who constantly changes things up with his incredible drop shots.

Krajinovic won 72% of the points he received on his first serve against Baez in the opening round of the tournament. To keep up with the teenager, the Serb will rely primarily on his two-handed backhand and will need to commit as few unforced errors as possible.

Alcaraz may find it challenging to overcome Krajinovic, but given his skill and maturity, he should be able to do so and easily advance to the Hamburg European Open quarterfinals.
Our Pick: Carlos Alcaraz to win in straight sets.