Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ITF Challenger match
At the Challenger in Istanbul, Turkey, Damir Džumhur from Bosnia and Herzegovina will face off against Ričardas Berankis, who represents Lithuania.
Damir, fresh off his triumph at the Challenger in the Dominican Republic, participated in the qualifying rounds at the US Open in New York and then played in a Challenger at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca. In the USA, he lost to Alex Bolt in three sets and withdrew from his last match mid-game.
Berankis has been in good form, winning four matches in straight sets at a Challenger event in Spain, showcasing a solid level of play. Additionally, Damir has been quite inconsistent. Considering these factors, it's more reasonable to favor Berankis for the win. Furthermore, the Lithuanian has defeated the Bosnian four times before, understanding well how to play against him.
