Francisco Cerundolo vs Dusan Lajovic — Rio de Janeiro Quarter-final
Cerundolo F.
Francisco Cerundolo defeated Dusan Lajovic 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the Rio de Janeiro quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Francisco Cerundolo came in ranked #21, defending last year's round of 16. Francisco Cerundolo claimed a first win over Dusan Lajovic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Francisco Cerundolo dropped the opening set before beating Dusan Lajovic 3–6 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-14 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Dusan Lajovic | 6-3 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (153 vs 137). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadCerundolo F.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Lajovic D.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About