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

Maia Challenger draw preview with H2H - Jozef Kovalik may need to topple Altug Celikbilek, Carlos Taberner, Frederico Ferreira Silva, Pedro Sousa to conquer the tournament in the Maia Challenger.

Jozef Kovalik Stats info

Jozef Kovalik is 4 wins away to conquer the title in the Maia Challenger. The Slovakian 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 projected opponents at the the Maia Challenger. Jozef has a a favorable record (3-1) against the likely 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 – Frederico Ferreira Silva (183) – H2H 2-0
or Andrea Arnaboldi (276) – H2H 3-1
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 record in 2020, 7-2 on clay. In 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 Celikbilek surrendered 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 square 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. As for the previous 5 years, Taberner has a 228-107 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Carlos won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Carlos’s best achievement of the current year was getting to the final in the Iasi Challenger.

Last year in the Maia Challenger Taberner lost 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 fight 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.

Anyhow, Jozef Kovalik may take on Alexey Vatutin. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Jozef Kovalik.

1/2 – Frederico Ferreira Silva’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Jozef Kovalik

Frederico Ferreira Silva Point Table info

Frederico Ferreira Silva has a 17-15 win-loss record in 2020, 12-7 on clay. In the last 5 years, Ferreira Silva has a 154-101 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Frederico won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Frederico’s most significant result of this season was getting to the final in the Sao Paulo Challenger.

Last year in the Maia Challenger Frederico didn’t compete in this event.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Frederico Ferreira Silva

This contest would be 3rd time that Jozef Kovalik and Frederico Ferreira Silva play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Kovalik (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay at challenger or futures level.

Anyhow, Jozef Kovalik could face Andrea Arnaboldi. Their H2H is 3-1 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 record in 2020, 17-13 on clay. In connection to the previous 5 years, Pedro has a 432-240 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Pedro won 5 of his last 10 matches.

The Portuguese’s best achievement of the current season 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 play each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Jozef Kovalik may take on Henri Laaksonen. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Henri Laaksonen.