Stefanos Tsitsipas will play against Alex De Minaur in the third round of the ATP 500 in Barcelona. Stefanos had a rather good win in his opening match against Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-0 6-2 after just one hour and 18 minutes of play. The Greek sensation impressed, especially for the fact that he lost just three points behind his first serve.
On the other side, Alex De Minaur had a good straight-sets win over Alexander Bublik (7-63 6-2). Playing on clay is not the forte of Alex De Minaur. The last time that he had a positive record on clay in a whole season was back in 2016 (see stats).
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex De Minaur clashed against each other 7 times. Their actual record is 6-1 for Tsitsipas. Previously, the last time when they locked horns, Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-3 7-5 in the round robin in Melbourne (ATP Cup) on the 3rd of February 2021.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Tsitsipas in Barcelona, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked no.5 (career-high), the Greek has an overall 23-5 match record in 2021. Stefanos is participating in Barcelona where he beat Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-0 6-2.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will face the world no.25 Alex De Minaur in the 3rd round. Their record is 6-1 for Tsitsipas.
Stefanos clinched 1 title in 2021 in Carlo. Tsitsipas reached the final in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel).
Stefanos won 6 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 4 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
De Minaur in Barcelona, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.25, the Australian has achieved a composed 9-7 win-loss record in 2021. Alex is currently playing in Barcelona where he ousted Alexander Bublik 7-63 6-2.
Alex De Minaur will take on the world no.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 3rd round. Their record is 6-1 for Tsitsipas.
The Australian conquered 1 title in 2021 in Antalya.
The Australian won 4 titles in his career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of his titles)