Analysis for Zverev-Spadea (Adelaide)

Head-to-head record 0:0

American veteran Vince Spadea and German youngster Misha Zverev will fight one another for a second round spot in Adelaide. Spadea turned professional in 1993. Going into the 2008 season, he has won one singles and three doubles titles. He is credited with overcoming the longest losing streak in pro tennis history (21 matches). Working hard on the challenger circuit after his fall, he successfully recovered and eventually won his first career ATP Tour tournament in Scottsdale in 2004. His career-high ranking is world no.18, achieved in February, 2005. 2007 was just an average year for him and it seems that his best years are gone. On the other hand, Mischa Zverev is the rising star of German tennis. He is the son of former Russian tennis player Alexander Zverev, who is also his coach. He now resides in Hamburg and represents Germany internationally. His career high ranking is no.80, achieved in November, 2007. Both players prefer hard-courts but Zverev disposes of a slightly better serve and movement. Young German was really impressive in the first round beating his fellow countryman Florian Mayer in straight sets. Spadea defeated another veteran, Sebastian Grosjean of France (2:1). We can expect a tight clash which both players have similar chances for succeeding in. But in our eyes, Mischa Zverev has a great future ahead of him and this year will be extremely important for his future career. He should be able to defeat players such as Spadea and odds above 1.8 are worth taking for us.