ATP Antwerp Day 1 Predictions Including Goffin vs Halys

Aug 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Quentin Halys (FRA) hits a shot against Jack Draper (GBR) (not pictured) in second round qualifying play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t miss the highly anticipated ATP Antwerp Open, the only ATP Tour event in Belgium, featuring some of the world’s top tennis players. LWOT is here to provide predictions for every match on the schedule, but which players will come out on top?

ATP Antwerp Day 1 Predictions

Gregoire Barrere vs Daniel Elahi Galan

Head-to-head: Barrere 1-0 Galan

Gregoire Barrere recently made the wise decision to compete in Challenger events to improve his results, and it paid off with a semifinal run in Rennes. Although he has struggled since returning to the Tour, his performance against Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai showed his potential. On the other hand, Daniel Elahi Galan has yet to win an indoor hard-court match on the ATP Tour. Based on these factors, Barrere is heavily favored to advance.

Prediction: Barrere in 2
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Jaume Munar vs Mark Lajal

Head-to-head: first meeting

Jaume Munar has struggled on indoor hard courts recently, with only one win since the beginning of 2022. His opponent, Mark Lajal, is a 20-year-old talent from Estonia known for his strong serve and forehand. Munar’s counterpunching style is likely to be outmatched by Lajal’s aggressive game. Expect Lajal to come out on top.

Prediction: Lajal in 3

Arthur Rinderknech vs Hugo Gaston

Head-to-head: Gaston 1-0 Rinderknech

This match promises a clash of styles as big-hitting Arthur Rinderknech takes on countryman Hugo Gaston. With his impressive variety in play, Gaston emerged victorious in their previous meeting at the 2021 Paris Masters. Gaston’s recent form, including a quarterfinal run at the Mouilleron-Le-Captif Challenger on indoor hard courts, suggests he has the advantage. However, Rinderknech’s unpredictable serving could be a factor in this match. Given the conditions, expect Rinderknech to bring his best tennis.

Prediction: Rinderknech in 3
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David Goffin vs Quentin Halys

Head-to-head: first meeting

David Goffin, a stalwart of Belgian tennis, has experienced a decline in performance on the ATP Tour over the past year and a half. However, his success in Antwerp last year, reaching the quarterfinals, shows his potential on this court. Quentin Halys, on the other hand, has been performing well and is a regular on the main tour. Known for his confident play under the roof, Halys is favored to win this match against Goffin, who is struggling to find consistency.

Prediction: Halys in 3

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