Laver Cup 2024: Grigor Dimitrov vs Alejandro Tabilo preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick

Match Details

Fixture: Grigor Dimitrov vs Alejandro Tabilo

Date: 20 September 2024

Tournament: Laver Cup 2024

Round: Group Stage

Venue: Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany

Surface: Hardcourt

Prize Money: $2,250,000

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | Canada - TSN

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Grigor Dimitrov vs Alejandro Tabilo preview

Grigor Dimitrov at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament (Source: Getty)

World No.10 Grigor Dimitrov will be taking on World No.22 Alejandro Tabilo in the group stage of the Laver Cup 2024. Dimitrov will represent Team Europe, while Tabilo will play for Team World at the tournament. The match will be held at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany.

Dimitrov is entering the Laver Cup after a strong campaign at the US Open, which ended prematurely due to injury. Dimitrov faced Frances Tiafoe in the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows where he stretched the game till the fourth set before retiring due to a groin issue.

The Bulgarian had also defeated Andrey Rublev in the Round of 16, showcasing his excellent form in 2024 which may have also been the reason behind his last-minute inclusion in Team Europe after Rafael Nadal's withdrawal.

Tabilo also competed in the US Open before this tournament but could not make it past the first round, losing to David Goffin in straight sets 6-7, 1-6, 5-7.

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Grigor Dimitrov vs Alejandro Tabilo head-to-head

Dimitrov and Tabilo had encountered each other once before this fixture at the Miami Open in the Round of 64. The match occurred earlier this year in March, where Dimitrov was victorious 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 6-2.

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Grigor Dimitrov vs Alejandro Tabilo odds

Players	Moneyline	Handicap	Total Games
Grigor Dimitrov
Alejandro Tabilo

Odds will be updated once available.

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Grigor Dimitrov vs Alejandro Tabilo prediction

Dimitrov has maintained a 72% win ratio in the past year, while Tabilo has won 67% of his matches. However, the two players competed on different levels, with Dimitrov playing mainly in the Masters Series compared to Tabilo, who featured primarily in the ITF and Challenger-level tournaments.

Another significant difference is the average ranking of the opponents they have faced, as Dimitrov generally played against higher-ranked players. His opponents have ranked around 44, while Tabilo's opponents have had an average ranking of 147.

While Dimitrov should quickly push this match into his favor, if Tabilo can pull off a miracle and push the Bulgarian, their under-pressure performances will be crucial in determining who fares better. In the past year, Dimitrov has managed to defend 66% of his breakpoints compared to Tabilo, who has saved 68%. Dimitrov has also won 64% of his deciding sets recently while Tabilo has won 60%.

Pick: Dimitrov to win in straight sets.