ATP Australian Open – Alexander Zverev vs Dominik Koepfer
16/01/2024| Margaret Court Arena Melbourne
2020 Semifinalist Alexander Zverev is aiming to advance to the second round as he faces fellow countryman Dominik Koepfer at the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne.
Alexander Zverev Preview
The 2023 season proved to be a success for Alexander Zverev, as he achieved a 55–27 record and secured titles in Chengdu and Hamburg. His performance in the Grand Slam tournaments was commendable, as he reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, the third round of Wimbledon, the semifinals of Roland Garros, and the second round of the Australian Open.
Alexander Zverev has made five semifinal appearances, including at both the Beijing Olympics and the Cincinnati Masters. While he qualified for the ATP Finals, the last tournament of the season, he lost in the group stage despite winning two of his three matches.
Moving into the 2024 Australian Open, Alexander Zverev is seeded sixth. His strong start to the new year played a pivotal role in Germany’s recent success at the United Cup. In his last five matches, he lost his singles match, a three-set semifinal encounter against Alex de Minaur of Australia.
Zverev secured victories against Lorenzo Sonego, Hubert Hurkacz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Adrian Mannarino, leading to his rise to the number six spot in the world rankings.
When assessing Alexander’s career overall, he holds an impressive record of 465-225, with a hard court record of 177 wins and 88 losses.
Dominik Koepfer Preview
Dominik Koepfer faced a significant setback in 2023 due to injury, which sidelined him for a considerable portion of the season. In 2024, he wasted no time getting back on track after his injury woes in the previous year.
Demonstrating his form, the No. 61 ranked Koepfer secured a notable victory over Mensik with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the Canberra Challenger. With this win, he is poised to commence his Grand Slam journey in Melbourne, aiming for a third appearance in the tournament’s second round.
In the current year, Koepfer boasts a perfect record of 5-0 on hard courts and maintains an undefeated overall record. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a commendable record of 280–179, with a specific achievement of 130–81 on hard courts.
Betting Tips
Zverev’s performance in the United Cup has positioned him as a formidable opponent heading into the Australian Open. When it comes to facing his fellow countryman, Dominik Koepfer, Alexander Zverev is expected to encounter a few challenges.
In their previous encounters, Alexander Zverev emerged victorious in both matches, with Zverev securing a straight-set win in their lone meeting on hard courts.
