Felix Auger Aliassime and Steve Johnson will fight against each other in the quarter of the Open Parc for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Thursday at 5.45 pm on Center Court.
Felix Auger Aliassime
Ranked no. 28 (career high), the Canadian got to the quarter after beating John Millman 7-63 7-5.
The Canadian best result of the current year was getting to the final in Rio de Janeiro. Felix has a 22-12 win-loss record in 2019, 10-7 on clay (See FULL STATS).
Felix aims at winning his first title and he is definitely among the top favorites in Lyon.
Last year in Lyon
The Canadian conquered the title last year in Lyon Challenger after besting Johan Sebastien Tatlot 6-73 7-5 6-2.
Steve Johnson
Ranked no. 59, Johnson reached the quarter after defeating Lloyd Harris 6-2 7-62 and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-66 5-7 6-1.
Johnson has a 6-10 win-loss record in 2019, 2-3 on clay (See FULL STATS).
Last year in Lyon
The American didn’t compete in Lyon in 2018.
Prediction and head to head Felix Auger Aliassime vs. Steve Johnson
There is no head to head record between Felix Auger Aliassime and Steve Johnson since this will be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Prediction, odds and live streaming
The pick for Tennis Tonic is Felix Auger Aliassime who should win in 2 sets.
As per the initial odds, Felix Auger Aliassime is the pick to win this match.
Felix Auger Aliassime -> 1.30
Steve Johnson -> 3.50
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