Analysis for Korolev-Kunitsyn (ATP Delray Beach)

Head-to-head record 0:0

2 Russians will fight one another for the second round spot at Delray Beach. Korolev is 20-years old Russian talent who likes fast conditions. As an offensive baseliner he tries to win the point by hitting winners from the back of the court, attacking with fast balls that the opponent cannot reach or return properly. He has a solid serve and can hit huge groundstrokes off both wings. However, when going for winners, he often produces many unforced errors. But he is still young and has definitely big potential. In 2009, Korolev showed some solid performances in Melbourne coming through the qualifiers and taking out Moya in the first round. His hit or miss playing style is well suited to fast courts and he should be very competitive here in Florida. He proved the solid form in qualifiers here taking out Huta Galung, Levine and promising Polansky. He is an ambitious versatile player and currently plays in a good shape. That is why we think he should be a favourite against his countryman whose YTD results aren’t convincing at all. As a defensive baseliner, he may have some problems with fast surface at Delray Beach and furthermore, he lacks match practice on this surface. With 3 qualifying matches under the belt, Korolev should be competitive today and odds above 1.8 are okay for us.