Halle 2024: Alexander Zverev vs Oscar Otte preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick | Terra Wortmann Open
Match Details
Fixture: (2) Alexander Zverev vs Oscar Otte
Date: Tuesday, June 18
Tournament: Halle Open, 2024
Round: First Round (Round of 32)
Venue: OWL Arena
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Grass
Prize: €2,255,655
Where to Watch: USA - Tennis Channel, UK - Sky Sports, Canada - TSN
Alexander Zverev vs Oscar Otte preview
Second seed Alexander Zverev of Germany will take on compatriot Oscar Otte in the first round of the Halle Open on Tuesday, June 18.
Zverev had a fine clay-court season this year, winning the Italian Open and finishing runner-up at the French Open after losing a close final to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. However, the 27-year-old German is usually not at his best while playing on grass. None of his 22 career titles have come on the surface. He will hope to reverse that trend this time around on his home soil at the Halle Open.
Otte, on the other hand, is one of the rare grass-court specialists in world tennis today. He has primarily played at Challenger events so far this year, but will play on the ATP tour during the grass-court season. However, at 30, Otte's best years are probably behind him. He will thus be looking to make the most of the chance to play in Halle this year.
Alexander Zverev vs Oscar Otte head-to-head
Zverev beat Otte in their only ATP-level encounter so far and therefore leads the head-to-head 1-0. However, Tuesday's meeting is going to be the first between the two players on grass.
Alexander Zverev vs Oscar Otte odds
(Odds to be updated)
Alexander Zverev vs Oscar Otte prediction
Zverev is one of the most in-form players in the world at the moment. He narrowly missed out on the French Open title, and will be raring to go deep in Halle. His big serve and powerful backhand will continue to be great weapons on the new surface. However, he should be prepared to deal with Otte's serve-and-volley quite frequently during Tuesday's match.
As there is a real lack of grass-court specialists in the world at the moment, Otte will present a new challenge to the younger German. Otte's ability to play well at the net might prove to be crucial. However, Zverev should have enough in his game to ultimately win without much fuss.
Pick: Alexander Zverev to win in straight sets