Analysis for Bogdanovic-Minar (ATP Eastbourne)

Head-to-head record 1:0

British qualifier Alex Bogdanovic will play Ivo Minar from Czech Republic in the first round. Bogdanovic had a lot of success in juniors for Great Britain, reaching a high of no 8, winning the Uruguay Bowl in Montevideo and reaching the semifinal of the US Junior Open in United States in 2001, the first British player ever to do so. Bogdanovic primarily employs an offensive baseline playing style, although is a sound volleyer as well and he often uses serve-and volley style of play. His most consistent shot is his forehand. He is a typical Britton who prefers grass. He played two qualifying matches which should help him to get some self confidence. His opponent will be Czech clay courter Ivo Minar. He has a solid movement and his style of play is well suited to slow surfaces. His weakest point is his serve which is everything but not unbreakable. His career record on grass is 2-8 and last week, he lost to Istomin in the first round. Minar is not that dangerous on this surface and odds above 1.8 are good enough for us.