Filip Krajinovic vs. Gael Monfils 2/15/20 - Rotterdam Open Tennis Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 02/14/2020 at 9:44 PM ET
Gael Monfils has made it into the semifinals of the 2020 ATP Rotterdam Open in the Netherlands. At this stage of the tournament, Monfils will play against Filip Krajinović from Serbia.
Filip Krajinović produced a big performance in the previous round where he defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets. It was a very strong display by Krajinović as he won 91% of his service games and 2 return games. The serving was especially strong as Filip Krajinović as he hit 5 aces and won over 70% of his service points. Filip Krajinović has been in good touch as he made the Open Sud de France semi-final last week. That being said, this is expected to be a tough match for Filip Krajinović as he is playing against the number 3 seed.
Looking at Gael Monfils, the Frenchman has been in supreme touch. Gael Monfils made the fourth round of the Australian Open and followed that performance by winning the Open Sud de France. Gael Monfils defeated Dan Evans in straight sets in the previous round. The Rotterdam Open is a strong tournament for Gael Monfils as he is the reigning champion at this venue. Considering his record at this tournament and his recent form, Gael Monfils will be tough to stop.
Gael Monfils and Filip Krajinović played each other last week at the Open Sud de France. It was a comfortable match for Gael Monfils as he won in straight sets. These two players also played in 2015 at the Miami Masters where Monfils won in 3 sets.
Filip Krajinović has been solid throughout this tournament but I don’t see him having what it takes to defeat Gael Monfils. Based on the match played last week at the Open Sud de France, there is a big gap in skill between Monfils and Krajinović. Gael Monfils looks in outstanding touch and I see him winning this match in straight sets.
