Analysis for Vliegen-Andujar (ATP Valencia)

Head-to-head record 0:0

Pablo Andujar, the Spanish qualifier will play Kristof Vliegen of Belgium in the opening round. Andujar is a solid clay court player whose YTD results have been erratic so far. He played some really good matches but sometimes looked like he lacks the motivation. Last week, he lost to Devilder 0:6,0:3 ret but he now seems to be back by coming through the qualifiers losing just 8 games in 3 matches. He is one of the most unpredictable players in the modern game, as he is capable of spectacular shotmaking especially with his outstanding single hand backhand and clever dropshots and within a short timeframe can self-destruct, which leaves himself frustrated with his inability to attain a level consistently. He is a clay court specialist with a game that revolves around groundstrokes with heavy topspin. On fast surfaces his game is compromised by his comparatively weak serve. Anyway, he is going to meet Kristof Vliegen of Belgium who is everything but not a clay-courter. He has a much better serve and more powerful shots than his Spanish opponent but we think that home player can be competitive in front of the Spanish crowd and on his favourite surface. Odds above 2.0 can be taken here.