Muller A. vs Murray A. Preview: Head-to-Head, Prediction, Live Scores | ScoreWaves

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Alexandre Muller, ranked (75) is competing against Andy Murray, ranked (50). This is going to be the 1/16-Finals of the ATP Doha occurring on 20 February 2024.

Player Performance Review

Alexandre Muller made his debut in 2023 with a strong performance at the ATP Doha. As a qualifier, he won four straight matches, including one over former champion Nikoloz Basilashvili. However, his streak was cut short in the quarterfinals when he lost to Andy Murray in three sets.

Muller did an admirable job of capitalizing on his breakthrough performance, reaching the final in Marrakech and winning main-draw matches at high-profile events such as the Rome Masters and Wimbledon. These efforts eventually helped him secure his position in the top 100. Entering the 2024 season to repeat his 2023 success, he has performed admirably thus far, reaching the quarterfinals in Auckland and the second round in Montpellier.

Andy Murray's recovery from hip surgery has been difficult in recent years, but the early stages of 2024 have proven to be even more difficult and demoralizing. His current level of play is notably bad and shows little resemblance to the player he once was, raising concerns about his retirement.

The former world number one has had a terrible start to 2024, losing all four matches which included a loss in Montpellier against Benoit Paire. He was also outplayed by Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the first round of the Australian Open and defeated by Tomas Machac in the first round of the Marseille tournament.

Performance at the Hard Courts

In the last five of his matches at the hard court in ATP Doha, ATP Montpellier, and the Australian Open, Alexandre Muller won (3) of them in ATP Doha and ATP Montpellier against Klein, Ritschard, and Escoffier. Muller lost (2) matches against Mmoh in ATP Montpellier and Grenier in the Australian Open.

As mentioned above as well, Murray is struggling. The athlete has lost all five matches on the hard court.

Head-to-Head

There is only one event where both athletes confronted each other in the ATP Doha last year. Andy Murray won that match by (2-1). Murray's recent performance and morale had hit new lows. Unless he learns a way to elevate his mood and create an improved performance.

Match Predictions

Considering the current performance at the hard courts and head-to-head records, Muller has a stronger hold on the game. Defeating any top-100 player will be a difficult struggle for Murray.