Gregoire Barrere vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Prediction: the Frenchman has a Little Chance of Winning

Prediction for the ATP Rotterdam match, which will take place on February 16th. The guys have not yet met each other on tour, and the more status and title-winning Canadian is a significant favorite. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Barrere has already caught our eye a couple of times in the 2023 matches against Bublik and Rune at the Montpellier tournament. Now let's analyze his chances of a positive outcome against Auger-Aliassime. Before the Montpellier tour, the Frenchman won the Challenger in Kemper. In Montpellier, Gregoire knocked Bublik and Basilashvili out of the net but lost in two sets to Holger Rune. The Frenchman started the competition in Rotterdam with qualification, knocking out De Jong and his compatriot Gali. In the first round, he faced Goffin, No. 41. Tha match against Goffin turned out a bit strange. Gregoire won the first set to nil, and the guys played a tie-break in the second set. Barrere didn't serve once and made one double fault, winning 74% of his first serve points and 52% of his second serve points. The reception rate was 37%/76%.

Felix is one of the main contenders for the title in Rotterdam. First of all, Felix was the triumphant last year. Second, the Canadian won four previous indoor seasons. Auger-Aliassime likes to play in the hall. Felix started the current draw with a confident victory over Sonego. The match lasted an hour and 24 minutes. Lorenzo managed to win only five games, losing 2-6, 3-6. Felix had 13 aces and three double faults, winning 86% of his first-serve points and 45% of his second. On the receiving end, Felix had 36%/64%.

Barrere is in good shape and has good playing practice after winning three matches in Rotterdam. However, the Frenchman doesn't have a strong serve. On the court, Gregoire is much weaker than his future opponent. Felix is good indoors, as seen by his titles and trophies. The North American came to the Netherlands to defend his title, and in his first match at this tournament, he showed good preparation. Barrere has very little chance to win to Auger-Aliassime at least a set, let alone the match as a whole.