Bernard Tomic takes on Alexandr Dolgopolov for the second
time in 2012 in the second round of Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters on Wednesday, the
18th April. In their last meeting at the Australian Open, Tomic had
prevailed in five sets. Dolgopolov has 3-1 lead in the head-to-head statistics.
Dolgopolov moves very well on court, but is rather
unpredictable in shot making. Sometimes, his overzealousness makes him select
the wrong shots. He gambles instinctively. His drop shots can cause trouble to
a tall guy like Tomic but could also be suicidal sometimes. He is not mindful
of the occasion. He might play a risky shot even while facing a break point.
Tomic, on the other hand, has a steady game. He served at a healthy 71% in his
previous match, which he has to do in this encounter too. He will fall behind
in the aces department, but do better on the second serve. He is more of a
percentage player, unlike Dolgopolov. Dolgopolov has a tendency to overplay
slices, which can cause trouble to a tall opponent if executed well. Tomic
generally replies slice with slice only on the backhand. Dolgopolov will dish
out variety of spin and depth, but he is prone to errors. Both are playing on
neutral land, unlike in the Australian Open. Nerves are unlikely to be a
factor.
If both play a carefree game, law of averages might give advantage to Dolgopolov this time. Tomic has the capacity to prove that such law does not operate in short run.
If both play a carefree game, law of averages might give advantage to Dolgopolov this time. Tomic has the capacity to prove that such law does not operate in short run.
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