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

Carlos Alcaraz and Nicola Kuhn are all set to face each other in Hamburg European Open 2022 in Hamburg, Germany on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The clash on the clay court between the Spaniard and German will happen in the first round of the Hamburg European Open 2022. Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, will want to start the clay court tournament with a win.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Nicola Kuhn Match Details

• Fixture: (1) Carlos Alcaraz vs (WC) Nicola Kuhn
• Date: July 19, 2022,
• Tournament: Hamburg Hamburg European Open
• Round: First round (Round of 32)
• 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 Nicola Kuhn Match Preview in Hamburg European Open 2022

The top seed Carlos Alcaraz has so far won 35 out of 40 matches this season and also won 4 tournaments. Alcaraz started this season by winning the Rio Open by defeating Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 6-2 in the final. He took his form in the Indian Wells Masters and reached the semifinal of the tournament. However, he didn’t win the title. 

Later the Spaniard won the Masters 1000 title in Miami by beating Casper Ruud. Carlos Alcaraz took his winning streak in the claycourt season and defeated Pablo Carreno Busta in the final of the Barcelona Open to win his third title of the season. Moreover, he also won his second Masters 1000 title of the year in Madrid. 

The 19-year-old enters as the fifth seed in Wimbledon prior to reaching the quarterfinal of the French Open. Carlos was defeated by the Jannik Sinner in the fourth round of the grass-court tournament.

Kuhn participated in the Halle Open qualifying round and the ATP Challenger Tour primarily this season. Following victories over Mate Valkusz, Cedrik-Marcel Stebe, and Rinky Hijikata, the German earned a spot in Wimbledon’s main draw. Brandon Nakashima defeated him in the opening round of the grasscourt Major in four sets.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Nicola Kuhn Head-to-Head

Carlos Alcaraz and Nicola Kuhn are coming head-to-head first time ever. Their head-to-head counts remain at 0-0. In the round of 16 of the Hamburg European Open, the winner of Tuesday’s match will take on either Filip Krajinovic or Sebastian Baez.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Nicola Kuhn Odds

All odds sourced from Betmgm.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Nicola Kuhn Prediction in Hamburg European Open 2022

Looking at the great form of Carlos Alcaraz, he will be the favorite to win the match in the first round of the Hamburg European Open 2022. The Spanish player excels on clay thanks to his aggressive shots, defensive prowess, court coverage, and deft drop shots. Additionally, he makes a decent server.

With his extensive training in Spain, Kuhn is accustomed to clay courts and frequently plays a serve-and-volley style. In his previous match against Brandon Nakashima, he served eight double faults; he will strive to serve less on Tuesday.

The World no. 6, Carlos Alcaraz, is in amazing form this season so far, beating him will require the full force and talent of the German, Kuhn. Therefore, it will be very hard for Nicola Kuhn to defeat Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday.

Our Pick: Alcaraz to win in straight sets.