[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Jozef Kovalik’s draw vs Celikbilek, Taberner, Rinderknech, Sousa to win the Maia Challenger

Maia Challenger draw preview with H2H - Jozef Kovalik may need to beat Altug Celikbilek, Carlos Taberner, Arthur Rinderknech, Pedro Sousa to conquer the competition in the Maia Challenger.

Jozef Kovalik Stats info

Jozef Kovalik is 4 wins away to conquer the title in the Maia Challenger. Kovalik has defeated Julian Lenz 6-1 4-6 6-2 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Altug Celikbilek.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Jozef Kovalik’s projected draw including the plausible opponents at the the Maia Challenger. Jozef has a a winning record (2-1) with the plausible opponents.

R1 – Julian Lenz (246) – 6-1 4-6 6-2
R2 – Altug Celikbilek (318) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Carlos Taberner (152) – H2H 1-0
or Alexey Vatutin (252) – H2H 2-0
1/2 – Arthur Rinderknech (178) – H2H 1-0
or Frederico Ferreira Silva (183) – H2H 2-0
Fin – Pedro Sousa (113) – H2H 0-1
or Henri Laaksonen (135) – H2H 0-1

See Updated Draw

R2 – Altug Celikbilek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0 in Challenger and Futures

Altug Celikbilek Point Table info

Altug Celikbilek has a 14-8 win-loss record in 2020, 7-2 on clay. In connection to the last 5 years, Altug has a 24-23 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Turk won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in the Maia Challenger the Turk capitulated to Carlos Taberner in the 1st round 6-2 6-2.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Altug Celikbilek

There is no head to head record between Jozef Kovalik and Altug Celikbilek since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

1/4 – Carlos Taberner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Jozef Kovalik

Carlos Taberner Point Table info

Carlos Taberner has a 17-13 win-loss record in 2020, 17-10 on clay. In the course of the previous 5 years, Carlos has a 228-107 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Carlos won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Taberner’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the final in the Iasi Challenger.

Last year in the Maia Challenger the Spaniard capitulated to Maxime Hamou in the 2nd round 6-4 7-5.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Carlos Taberner

This contest would be 2nd time that Jozef Kovalik and Carlos Taberner play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Kovalik (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay at challenger or futures level.

However, Jozef Kovalik could compete against Alexey Vatutin. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Jozef Kovalik.

1/2 – Arthur Rinderknech’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Jozef Kovalik

Arthur Rinderknech Point Table info

Arthur Rinderknech has a 22-13 win-loss record in 2020, 5-5 on clay. In connection to the last 5 years, the French player has a 45-24 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Arthur won 3 of his last 10 matches.

The French player best result of this season was getting to the final in the Rennes Challenger, the Drummondville Challenger and the Calgary Challenger.

Last year in the Maia Challenger the French player didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Arthur Rinderknech

This match would represent the 2nd time that Jozef Kovalik and Arthur Rinderknech clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Kovalik (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay at challenger or futures level.

However, Jozef Kovalik may fight against Frederico Ferreira Silva. Their head to head is 2-0 for Jozef Kovalik.

Final – Pedro Sousa’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Pedro Sousa

Pedro Sousa Point Table info

Pedro Sousa has a 18-16 win-loss record in 2020, 17-13 on clay. Talking about the previous 5 years, Pedro has a 432-240 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Portuguese won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Sousa’s best achievement of the year was reaching the final in Buenos Aires, the Split Challenger and the Lisbon Challenger.

Last year in the Maia Challenger Sousa was defeated by Riccardo Bonadio in the 3rd round 4-6 6-2 7-5.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Pedro Sousa

There is no head to head record between Jozef Kovalik and Pedro Sousa since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Anyhow, Jozef Kovalik may face Henri Laaksonen. Their H2H is 1-0 for Henri Laaksonen.