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Tsitsipas Faces Tough Challenger at Winston-Salem
27 Aug
Summary
- Tsitsipas meets Kovacevic in Winston-Salem Open Round of 16.
- Kovacevic boasts an unblemished service record this tournament.
- Tsitsipas leads head-to-head 1-0, won previous hard-court match.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, the seventh seed, is scheduled to play Aleksandar Kovacevic in the Round of 16 of the Winston-Salem Open on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Tsitsipas secured his spot by defeating Jenson Brooksby in a closely contested match, marking a continuation of his successful North American hard-court swing.
Kovacevic has advanced through the tournament without facing a single break point in his previous matches. This impressive serving performance sets him up for his most challenging match of the tournament against Tsitsipas.
In their sole previous encounter at the 2024 Los Cabos Open, Tsitsipas emerged victorious in straight sets on a hard court. Despite this, Kovacevic's current serving confidence indicates the potential for a competitive match, though Tsitsipas is considered the favorite due to his experience.
