Marcel Felder vs Joao Souza – Preview: Uruguay Open 2011 CH
Local player Marcel Felder would be aiming to win the match on home soil when he tries to stand tall against Brazilian Joao Souza.
Felder would try to give his home crowd something to cheer about, as he is motivated to win the match against Souza. Their match, the second round competition, at the ongoing 2011 Uruguay Open could be a stroll in the park for the Brazilian.
The 23-year old Brazilian won his first round match against compatriot Tiago Fernandes in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1. On the other hand, Felder defeated French player Axel Michon in his first round match, 7-5, 5-7, 6-2.
If Souza enters the match with his high spirits, he can win the match in straight sets. The Brazilian would be using his on-court experience to leverage him into the match. Felder would also be looking for a win and for that, he would have to focus on his service games.
Ranked at world number 101st spot in the world, Souza could take the early lead as he has scored 126 aces in his career. His opponent, Felder, standing at world number 251st spot, would have to be cautious when playing Souza’s service games. Souza can be aggressive and if he gets in the rhythm, then he can win the match in straight sets.
27-year old Felder will not let that happen because he will have his home crowd support behind his back, which will serve his biggest motivational factor.
The Uruguayan would eye an early lead in the first set, with which he can at least win the set to gather the momentum, which he would require while entering into the second set.
Felder is the inexperienced among the two and his lack of insight on the tennis court could go against him. If he needs to counter this, then he must show an aggressive stance in the early parts of the first set.
Souza would use his past match experiences has a higher win/loss rate in ATP circuit. The Brazilian has won 112 matches in the ATP Challenger division and lost 98. On the other hand, Felder has won only 54 matches and lost 84.
The strategy, which Souza will try to use in the match, would be to restrict Felder to win any games. Felder can be an unpredictable with his shots and service games.
But the Uruguayan might get overpowered by Souza’s upper hand in terms of winning 73% of his service games. The match could go either way as both players have the potential to win the match.
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