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Carlos Alcaraz vs Aleksandar Vukic Predictions - Alcaraz to cruise into next round

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 02 Jul 2024

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Vukic lost closely to Taylor Fritz in straight sets, showing competitivity.
Alcaraz, World No.3, is favorite but might need time adjusting to grass.
Match likely to go over 30.5 games based on recent performances and stats.

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Carlos Alcaraz beat Mark Lajal 7-6 7-5 6-2 in the first round (Getty)

Carlos Alcaraz vs Aleksandar Vukic Predictions

Aleksandar Vukic has proven himself to be more than competitive after losing to Taylor Fritz at Eastbourne prior to Wimbledon. He did take the American to a tie break in each set though.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Aleksandar Vukic Predictions
Stats
Head To Head
Carlos Alcaraz Stats
Carlos Alcaraz Recent Form
Aleksandar Vukic Stats
Aleksandar Vukic Recent Form

While Alcaraz is clear favourite, there is value in Vukic being competitive enough to see the match go over 30.5 games.

Stats

Carlos Alcaraz has won 21 of his last 24 matches.
Carlos Alcaraz has gone over 31.5 games in 6 of his last 7 matches at Grand Slams.
Aleksandar Vukic is 1-0 against Carlos Alcaraz.
Aleksandar Vukic is 1-12 against Top 20 players.

Head To Head

Aleksandar Vukic is 1-0 against Carlos Alcaraz, winning 4-6 7-6 6-3 in the 2020 French Open qualifiers.

Carlos Alcaraz Stats

Nationality: Spain

Age: 21 (5 May 2003)

Height: 6'0" (1.83m)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 3

Career High: 1 (September 2022)

ATP Tour Titles: 14

2024 ATP Tour Titles: 2

Grand Slam Singles Titles: 3 (2022 US Open, 2023 Wimbledon, 2024 French Open)

Wimbledon Best Result: Winner (2023)

Carlos Alcaraz Recent Form

Carlos Alcaraz is 27-6 this year, winning the Indian Wells Open where he beat three Top 10 players.

The 21-year-old won the French Open for the first time, getting past Jannik Sinner is 5 sets in the semi-finals and falling behind in the final where he came home strong to beat Alexander Zverev 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2.

The World No.3 switched to grass courts at Queen's Club, beating Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets before a shock 7-6 6-3 defeat to Jack Draper.

Alcaraz had a slow start at Wimbledon before defeating Mark Lajal 7-6 7-5 6-2, hitting 44 winner and 28 unforced errors.

Aleksandar Vukic Stats

Nationality: Australia

Age: 28 (6 April 1996)

Height: 6'2" (1.88m)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 69

Career High: 48 (August 2023)

ATP Tour Titles: 0

Wimbledon Best Result: Second Round (2023)

Aleksandar Vukic Recent Form

Aleksandar Vukic is 12-16 on the ATP Tour this year, getting to one quarter-final in his opening 14 tournaments.

The Australian has done well on grass, a quarter-final exit in s’Hertogenbosch followed by a semi-final run at Eastbourne where he went down 7-6 7-6 to Taylor Fritz.

Vukic beat Sebastian Ofner 6-7 6-4 6-4 3-6 7-6 in the first round at Wimbledon, hitting 43 winners, 49 unforced errors and saving 16/22 break points.

Verdict

Carlos Alcaraz v Aleksandar Vukic

Aleksandar Vukic lost 7-6 7-6 against Taylor Fritz at Eastbourne and went to 5 sets in his opening match at Wimbledon. Carlos Alcaraz might need a bit more time adjusting to grass, this one to go over 30.5 games.