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Match Details
Fixture: (6) Brandon Holt vs (4) Dmitry Popko
Date: 11 October, 2024
Tournament: 2024 Fairfield Challenger, Northbay Healthcare Men's Pro Championships
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: Solano Community College, Fairfield, California, U.S.
Category: ATP Challenger Series
Surface: Hardcourt (Outdoor)
Prize Money: $82,000
Live Telecast: ATP Challenger TV
Brandon Holt vs Dmitry Popko preview
World No. 206 Brandon Holt will square off against world No. 175 Dmitry Popko in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Fairfield Challenger on Friday, October 11.
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Holt arrived in Fairfield with a 35-26 match record across the Challenger and ITF circuits and a 0-2 record on the ATP Tour. He defeated Timo Legout to win the ITF M25 title in Bakersfield. He reached two ATP Challenger finals, Indian Wells and Tyler, Texas, where he lost to Mitchell Krueger and James Trotter, respectively.
Most recently, Holt competed at the Tiburon Challenger in California, exiting in the second round. This week, he opened his Fairfield campaign with a 7-6(5), 7-5 victory over qualifier Murphy Cassone in the first round, followed by a straight-sets win over fellow American Eliot Spizzirri, 7-5, 7-5.
Popko entered the tournament with an impressive 62-29 match record across the Challenger and ITF circuits, alongside a 0-2 record on the ATP Tour. He has been particularly dominant on the ITF circuit, claiming four titles this year. He also reached the finals of two Challenger events, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Brașov, Romania, but fell short in both.
Popko competed last at the Buenos Aires Challenger, losing in the second round to second seed and local favorite Francisco Comesana. In his opener this week, Popko was tested by local player Aidan Mayo but used his experience to secure a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory. He was more commanding in his second-round match, defeating Ryan Seggerman 7-5, 6-1.
Brandon Holt vs Dmitry Popko head-to-head
Holt and Popko have yet to face off on tour so their head-to-head is locked at 0-0.
Brandon Holt vs Dmitry Popko odds
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Brandon Holt vs Dmitry Popko prediction
Holt has been in impressive form in Fairfield this week. In his previous encounter, he was great on serve, winning 71% of points on his first serve, and firing five aces. His standout performance has been his return, which saw him convert all four of his break-point opportunities.
Popko, meanwhile, returned to his best after a challenging opener. He rebounded strongly in his second round, winning 76% of his first-serve points and delivering six aces. His ability to handle pressure points has been a key factor, often helping him navigate tight situations.
Although Popko has played most of his tennis on clay this year, he boasts a superior hardcourt record, with an 83% win rate compared to Holt’s 58%. Both players have claimed one title on the surface, but Holt has a slight edge in momentum since the US Open, with three wins in seven matches, while Popko has won three of his last eight.
Holt's familiarity with the conditions and more hardcourt play this year should see him make it through.
Pick: Brandon Holt wins in three sets.
