ATP Miami Open 2021: Marin Cilic vs Lorenzo Musetti Preview, Head to Head and Prediction
ATP Miami Open 2021 will see an exciting clash in the 3rd round when Marin Cilic, the World No. 45 will take on the 19-year old Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti who is currently ranked as World No. 95.
Match Details:
- Date: 29th March 2021
- Tournament: Miami Open
- Fixture: Marin Cilic vs Lorenzo Musetti
- Round: Third Round
- Venue: Miami, Open
- Category: ATP 1000
- Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
- Prize Money: $40,000
Marin Cilic vs Lorenzo Musetti : Preview
Marin Cilic has been struggling for form since the last few years and 2021 hasn’t been great for the big Croatian. He has been knocked out in the early rounds, except for the Singapore Open where he reached the semi-finals. He comes into the tie with 2 hard-fought 3 set victories.
Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian teenager has made a positive start to the 2021 season reaching 2 finals and 1 semi-finals in the 3 months of the year, but is yet to win a title. The Italian has continued his fine form at the Miami Open winning both of his previous matches comfortably in straight sets to set-up this clash with Cilic.
Marin Cilic vs Lorenzo Musetti : Head to Head
Marin Cilic vs Lorenzo Musetti in the 3rd round will be their first ever meeting on the tour, the head to head tie is at 0-0.
Marin Cilic vs Lorenzo Musetti : Prediction
Musetti seems in a sublime form coming into the game. He has been consistent with his performance and winning games comfortably as opposed to his competitor Cilic who is struggling at the moment, requiring to make comebacks in every game so far in the tournament.
However, the extensive experience of Cilic and his ability to take and sweep the match in the final sets can be a major obstacle for the young Italian.
Prediction: Lorenzo Musetti to win in 3 sets.
