Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Hamburg match.
For Alexander Zverev, the week in Hamburg is more than just a home tournament — it’s where he reached the final last year and claimed the title in 2023. With Roland Garros on the horizon — where he was a finalist twelve months ago — Zverev will view a match against Aleksandar Kovacevic as an opportunity to build confidence while managing his workload.
Alexander Zverev
The German boasts a strong record in Hamburg, winning 11 of his last 14 matches at this event. On clay this spring, Zverev has consistently dominated opponents ranked outside the top 50, winning each of those matches in straight sets. In four of those five contests, the Total Under 17 games mark was maintained. Zverev holds a solid 13–5 record on clay this season, including a title win in Munich.
Aleksandar Kovacevic
The American has begun to feature more regularly at major tournaments, but his difficulties against top-level opposition persist: Kovacevic has lost 8 of his 10 encounters with top-20 players. On clay this year, he has suffered first-round eliminations in four of six Masters events and has averaged a 61% success rate on his first serve.
Alexander Zverev vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction
With Roland Garros fast approaching, Alexander Zverev is expected to approach this match with maximum efficiency. Playing in front of a home crowd adds motivation, but he is unlikely to push himself unnecessarily — especially against world No.80 Aleksandar Kovacevic, whose results against elite players have been underwhelming.
