Alexander Zverev vs Joel Schwaerzler Prediction Vienna Open Tennis Picks 10/21/24

Alexander Zverev and Joel Schwaerzler will clash in the first round of the 2024 Vienna Open in Austria on Monday, October 21, 2024. Here’s our Alexander Zverev vs Joel Schwaerzler prediction. This article will also contain an Alexander Zverev vs Joel Schwaerzler pick.

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Alexander Zverev will compete in his fourth main draw at the Vienna Open. He won this ATP 500 tournament three years ago and made the last eight in his other two appearances, including last year, when he lost to Andrey Rublev in three sets.

Zverev has a realistic chance of ending the season as World No.2 and is now chasing Carlos Alcaraz. He’s had a great year, reaching his second Grand Slam final at the French Open and adding to his Masters 1000 collection by lifting the Rome title.

Zverev is a solid 59-19 across all competitions this season and was also part of the German team that won the second edition of the United Cup in January.

Joel Schwaerzler is making his debut at the Vienna Open, having been granted a wild card by the tournament organizers. He has only played one main draw match on the ATP Tour, which was also in his home country at the Kitzbuhel Open. Back then lost to Thiago Seyboth Wild in straight sets.

Schwaerzler, 18, usually plays his tennis on the Challenger level, where he has won one title in his career in Skopje. He is still largely inexperienced and has never played indoors. He regards clay as his best surface.

Alexander Zverev vs Joel Schwaerzler Head-To-Head

• Alexander Zverev and Joel Schwaerzler have no previous history. This will be their first career meeting.

Alexander Zverev vs Joel Schwaerzler Prediction

This really does sound like a complete mismatch. The gulf in quality and ranking is stark, with Zverev ranked third in the world rankings and Schwaerzler outside the Top 300. The 18-year-old wild card is playing in only his second main draw match at the Tour level, so there are bound to be nerves and excitement. It will be a good experience for him, but there is no denying that Zverev will be winning this match quite convincingly.